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Posted June 07, 2019 in Press Releases
Both Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio House of Representatives put forward budgets that would increase wraparound supports for Ohio’s K-12 schools – especially those in high-poverty communities. Neither proposal, however, fixes the longstanding flaws... read more
Posted June 06, 2019 in Press Releases
The Feds scuttled ‘Healthy Ohio’ plan once but lawmaker goes for it again If a new proposal goes forward, sick Ohioans could be denied medical coverage for things like oxygen, an ambulance ride, and addiction treatment,... read more
Posted June 05, 2019 in Press Releases
A coalition of Ohio organizations representing working people, churches, defense attorneys and others today called on the House Finance Committee to put a stop to an anticipated legislative attack against undocumented workers. In a letter... read more
Posted June 04, 2019 in Press Releases
Adding a refundable option will do more to fight poverty A proposed change to Ohio’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) would benefit 379,200 income tax filers who work in the state’s lowest-paying jobs. On average, their... read more
Posted May 31, 2019 in Press Releases
Policy Matters says break isn’t worth the cost In a “Budget Bite” released today, Policy Matters Ohio panned the performance of Ohio’s motion picture tax credit and urged the Ohio Senate to take direction from the... read more
Posted May 29, 2019 in Press Releases
Senate should further limit LLC loophole A giant Ohio tax break first created in 2013 has failed to generate economic results and should be scrapped, Policy Matters Ohio said in a report released today. Short of... read more
Posted May 25, 2019 in eNews
Budget Bites by the numbers: As the Senate gets ready to pass its version of the state budget, catch up with what Ohio needs and what we got in the House budget proposal. $675 million: In a... read more
Posted May 21, 2019 in Press Releases
Policy Matters calls for funding to address domestic violence, addiction, hunger, mental health and housing challenges Policy Matters Ohio today released three Budget Bites calling for Ohio lawmakers to prioritize funding to support Ohioans battling with... read more
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