In 2017, Cincinnati Public Schools spent more than $7.7 million on food for their kids. That’s $7.7 million of leverage over a food supply chain that runs from farm to factory to cafeteria. Last night, the Cincinnati School Board chose to use that leverage to do some good. By adopting
Seasonally-adjusted data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show that the state’s job growth in 2018 was the strongest in years, but slowed over the last four months. In December, Ohio gained just 2,900 jobs, a departure from the five-figure gains the state saw earlier
Seasonally-adjusted data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show that the state’s job growth slowed over the fall, with a gain of just over 14,000 jobs since August. In November, Ohio added only 5,200 jobs. Job totals for both September and October were revised downward.
Chair LaRose, Vice Chair Kunze, Ranking Member Schiavoni, and members of the committee. My name is Hannah Halbert and I am a project director at Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with the mission of creating a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio. Thank you for the opportunity
There are just a few weeks left in the current state legislative session before a new General Assembly is sworn in and all pending legislation goes back to square one. Insiders call this a lame duck session, because some of the legislators voting on things won’t have to face the
Seasonally adjusted data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show Ohio’s job growth picked up slightly in October, with the addition of 10,900 jobs, over a weak September. The state’s unemployment rate, which is generated from a separate survey, held steady at 4.6 percent. October’s
Executive Summary WHAT IS THE OHIO EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT? Poverty rates in Ohio remain high despite improvements in the job market. There were still 115,000 more Ohioans living in poverty in 2017 than in the year prior to the last recession.Child poverty is exceedingly high. Cleveland has the highest
Despite low unemployment, poverty is high in Ohio, especially for children. Cleveland has the highest childhood poverty rate of any large city in the nation. Cincinnati has the third highest. Thirty-five percent of Ohio’s poorest workers could get an average tax cut of $473 and more than $427.5 million could
Seasonally adjusted data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show Ohio’s job growth slowed in September, adding just 4,300 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate, which is generated from a separate survey, showed Ohio’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.6 percent, which is nearly a full
New Policy Matters data page displays key economic stats at a glance Policy Matters Ohio has launched a new workforce data page, featuring up-to-date and downloadable data on Ohio jobs, unemployment, wages and other workforce-related measures. The interactive charts will help reporters, advocates, policymakers, and concerned Ohioans who want to
Seasonally adjusted data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services show that Ohio’s job growth rate caught up to the national average in August with a 12-month gain of 1.6 percent. The state has added 90,200 jobs in the last 12 months. 2018 is shaping up
It’s debate time in the Ohio race for governor! The debate will be held September 19, 7pm at the University of Dayton; October 1, 7pm at Marietta College; and October 8, 7pm at Cleveland State University. Want to up the stakes at your watch party? Need a reason to stay
