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We're part of an exciting new coalition! Our group will work to pass a state budget that supports Ohio's kids. Follow us at Ohio Children's Budget Coalition and on Twitter [a]BudgetOhio!

3 days ago via Facebook

Attacks on working people, threats to democracy, erosion of home rule... Ohio's lame duck legislature is poised to enact some really bad bills.

4 days ago via Facebook

In 2016, 14% of Ohio's high school graduates were black, but black students made up only 4% of The Ohio State University's freshman class that year. Something to think about during commencement this weekend...

5 days ago via Facebook

ICYMI: An excellent and sobering report by The Center for Community Solutions. Starting from birth, Black Clevelanders face barriers to health, education, good jobs and more.

6 days ago via Facebook

After failing to scrap the ACA, the Trump administration came up with other ways to dismantle it, like erecting barriers to Medicaid expansion. “It’s being eroded from the inside, and the work requirements are part of that,” Wendy Patton said.

6 days ago via Facebook

If you like raising hell with numbers and words, come work for us (in Columbus). Instructions here. Also share!

8 days ago via Facebook

Governors and state legislators have the power to pass laws that support working people. Our friends from National Employment Law Project and EARN have 18 suggestions.

8 days ago via Facebook

#MondayMotivation: We're pumped to be a part of the Children's Budget Coalition. Follow our work @BudgetOhio and https://t.co/d5H2KbFVff

about 2 hours ago via Twitter

Bad policy choices have made many Ohioans sick - especially people of color and people with low incomes. With good policy, we can break down barriers that prevent too many people from living happy, healthy lives. https://www.policymattersohio.org/research-policy/pathways-out-of-poverty/basic-needs-unemployment-insurance/basic-needs/building-a-healthy-ohio

10 days ago via Facebook

What would you rather spend the money on? 2,200 additional teachers Or $127 million in corporate tax giveaways? Good Jobs First

10 days ago via Facebook

SNAP feeds 1.4 million Ohioans - most of whom work or are people we wouldn't expect to work, like the elderly and kids.

11 days ago via Facebook

Ohio spends $9 billion a year on tax breaks. Zach Schiller says we shouldn't be spending more with HB 469 -- especially without proper accountability and oversight.

11 days ago via Facebook