Census data indicate federal cuts will jeopardize critical services for Ohio families Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS). The data allow state- and local-level analysis of federal policies’ impacts on everyday Ohioans. Data became available only after a six-week delay to accommodate
Voters in Missouri yesterday decisively defeated a proposal that would have phased out the state income tax and allowed for legislators to expand the sales tax to make up for it. Missourians turned the proposal down by an astonishing 83%-17%, with it losing in every county in the state. “This
CNBC today identified Ohio as “America’s Top State for Business in 2026.” Policy Matters Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: “Ohio’s #1 ranking may be good news for businesses, but it doesn’t reflect the reality that many of the most common jobs in the state pay too little for even
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to strip Haitian and Syrian immigrants of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Policy Matters Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: “The direct human impact of the Supreme Court’s decision will be devastating for the individuals and
“Big Beautiful Bill” policies will especially harm seniors Last week, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) began informing some Ohioans that they could lose access to food assistance as soon as May 31st. Seniors will be disproportionately affected: In Cuyahoga County, 675 of the 1,350 people who
Gov. DeWine protected a wasteful tax break. The legislature should override his veto. Ohio’s House of Representatives may soon vote to limit a generous tax break the state gives to companies building data centers. It would require overriding Gov. DeWine’s veto of an earlier effort to prevent new agreements for
Policy Matters Ohio responds to the State of the State Gov. DeWine delivered his final State of the State address in Columbus today, touting his administration’s performance and identifying policy priorities for his last year as governor. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released the following statement: “Gov. DeWine
At noon today, Gov. Mike DeWine will deliver his final State of the State address as Ohio’s 70th governor. Ahead of that address, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: “As Gov. DeWine approaches the end of his term, we expect an address centered on his
The recently introduced House Bill 715 would increase accessibility to data about publicly funded voucher programs and the nonpublic schools they support. It would do so by standardizing the data and publishing it in a central location, making it easier for Ohioans to understand the impact of vouchers on public
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted has introduced the “Upward Mobility Act,” legislation that purports to address a “benefits cliff” related to federal anti-poverty programs. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: “Senator Husted framed his ‘Upward Mobility Act,’ as a solution to the so-called ‘benefits cliff.’ We
Public policy can mitigate disparities in pay and power CEOs at 25 major corporate employers in Ohio were paid 254 times as much as their typical worker in 2024, with a median pay of $15,631,028 for the CEOs, compared to $60,917 in annual pay for their typical worker. The top
As feds allege SNAP fraud, Ohio public employees step up
This piece was originally published by Cleveland.com For too many Ohioans, sticker shock at the grocery store has become an overwhelming part of daily life. It’s not anyone’s imagination: Monthly grocery costs across the nation have been steadily rising over the last nine years. Although wages have generally increased for Ohio workers