Ohio legislators sent a budget to Gov. DeWine that gives a billion-dollar annual tax break to Ohioans earning six figures. This tax cut is possible, in part, because the legislature is underfunding schools by $2.86 billion, as compared to the amount the Fair School Funding plan says schools need to
19: Line items in the final version of the state budget bill that we recommend Gov. DeWine veto. First among them is the budget-busting $1.1B flax-tax proposal that would primarily benefit the wealthiest households in the state, and do nothing for those making less than $100K a year. The governor
Line-item veto lets DeWine decide what kind of Ohio he leaves behind House Bill 96, the state budget bill, has been sent to Governor DeWine for his review, line-item vetoes, and signature. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: “Yesterday, parents, teachers, childcare providers, and advocates
Federal budget cuts will harm Ohio’s working families. Health care access, food assistance and jobs are on the line. On Tuesday, June 24, the North Shore AFL-CIO and Policy Matters Ohio hosted No Budget for Billionaires, a town hall with partners from UFCW, ITEP, and Power a Clean Future.
Ohio’s 177 state tax breaks have never gotten the scrutiny that they deserve. Adding up to nearly $12 billion this fiscal year, they would amount to more than a quarter of the revenue the state does collect. As the conference committee of House and Senate legislators meet to hammer out
$1.1B: Annual cost of the fiscally irresponsible income tax cut proposed in the state Senate’s version of the budget. Tax Policy Researcher Bailey Williams addressed the Senate Finance Committee with one main point: The 2.75% flat tax must be removed from the operating budget. Nearly all of the benefit of
Senate gives a billion-dollar tax break to Ohioans earning six figures, underfunds schools by $2.74 billion, and leaves behind students with the most need The Ohio Senate’s budget proposal underfunds public schools by $2.74 billion over the next two years while stripping $1.1 billion from the state budget annually. It
Nearly 3 million Ohioans depend on Medicaid for their health care coverage. This includes adults, children, elderly people, people managing chronic diseases and disabilities, and students with special needs. The well-being of every one of these people is under direct threat by a federal budget proposal that limits or cuts
Sub-bill includes a billion-dollar handout to Ohioans with 6-figure incomes Update (6/5/25): Where indicated, this release has been updated to include details about funding for public libraries. Yesterday, Ohio’s state Senate released its substitute budget bill. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released the following statement: “The defining characteristic
How to call your U.S. Senators: The Talking Points below can be used to help plan your call. Saying why protecting access to Medicaid and affordable health care is personally important to you is a powerful message! Talking Points Choose what messages matter most to you: Budget provisions like the
Subscribe to get the newsletter in your inbox. $645M: New state funding that would be required from Ohio to maintain food assistance for families if the budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is enacted as-is. And that’s just to cover SNAP. The House also wants to make the
Standing up for working Ohioans
On Tuesday, June 24, the North Shore AFL-CIO and Policy Matters Ohio hosted No Budget for Billionaires, a town hall with partners from UFCW, ITEP, and Power a Clean Future. A recording of the Town Hall is available here. We shared the resources and calls to action below. Remember: Your engagement can make