Yesterday, Ohio’s House of Representatives released its state budget proposal. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: The House Substitute Bill released yesterday suggests legislators may have abandoned the flat tax, but not the tax cut strategy that has already drained nearly $8 billion a year
It’s Tax Day, and whether you look on this day with appreciation or dread, here are eight tax truths all Ohioans need to know. 1)Taxes pay for things that benefit everyone. State taxes are how we pool our resources to pay for projects, programs and services that benefit the public
Chair Edwards, Vice Chair LaRe, Ranking Member Sweeney, and members of the Committee. I’m Hannah Halbert, I’m privileged to be the Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institute with a mission to make Ohio a more vibrant, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable place for all who live
Policy Matters Ohio today announced the promotion of two staff members to new roles in the organization. Ali Smith has been hired as operations specialist and Ben Stein as communications director. “We’re committed to making Ohio the best state for working people, which includes making our organization a great place
Today Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal years 2024-25. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert releases the following statement based on his State of the State comments: Ohio has enough resources to make us the best state in the nation to put down roots and
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in opposition to House Joint Resolution 6 on behalf of Policy Matters Ohio. Policy Matters is a non-profit research institute that works to give all Ohioans the tools and opportunities to live happy, healthy lives, no matter where they live or what
Today, Policy Matters Ohio and REACH NEO released findings from a survey of Clevelanders directly impacted by policing and emergency response. The survey paints a complex picture of what happens when first responders show up on emergency calls for people in crisis, including those experiencing mental and behavioral health issues,
President Biden has announced executive action to cancel some education debt and make other changes to federal loan programs. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released the following statement: Ohioans know that higher education can open doors and help make possible a better future — not only for students,
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that makes important reforms to the federal tax code, addresses rising costs and makes the largest-ever federal allocation to fight climate change. In response, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released the following statement: “Today’s news
President Joe Biden will be in Cleveland tomorrow to deliver “remarks on his economic agenda and building the economy from the bottom up and the middle out.” Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert released the following statement ahead of his visit. “Swift federal action during the COVID recession helped
Supreme Court ruling hurts all Ohioans Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected 50 years of precedent, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey — foundational decisions upholding the right to abortion nationwide. Policy Matters Ohio’s executive director, Hannah Halbert, issued this statement: No matter where you live —
Michelle Unangst brings 20 years of nonprofit experience This month, Michelle Unangst joined Policy Matters Ohio as the organization’s new development director after a long career supporting nonprofit organizations throughout Northeast Ohio. Unangst provided development support for Policy Matters’ close partner, Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE), as well
