Policy Matters

Creating a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio.

Tax policy

Two decades of tax cuts have not worked — not for Ohio families, workers, or communities. They have allowed the wealthiest people and powerful corporations to take more and more from our state while contributing less and less — $17 billion less every year. That is $17B not going into public schools, childcare, healthcare, and other public resources.

Work & Wages

September 11, 2025
Ohioans deserve strong public policy that supports fair wages, collective bargaining and quality jobs. Many programs that do so are under threat or have already been cut. This year's report is a benchmark to measure the impact of these cuts.

Great education isn't cheap, but Ohio spends far more on tax breaks for wealthy households and corporations, paying for it in part with a school funding scheme that diverts necessary funds from high-poverty districts.

Saturday Stats

Our bi-weekly run-down of the big numbers you need to know.

JobWatch

Our monthly analysis of Ohio jobs data and what it means for you.

Press Releases

All the ways we’re making news and shaping the narrative.

Drive to Justice

A valid driver’s license improves access to work, healthcare, and education. Debt-related license suspensions keep people trapped in a cycle of debt. Drive to Justice helps Ohioans get their licenses reinstated, and makes it harder for the state to criminalize poverty.

"We share the vision for a more equitable and inclusive Ohio that drives Policy Matters. Their research illuminates policies that help Ohio families earn, save and build assets."
Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

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