A Note from our Budget Researcher We say that the budget is a moral document, but what does that mean for Ohioans? There’s no better example of the budget as a moral document in Ohio than our public library system. Growing up, one of my favorite places in the whole
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Unemployment increase indicates a surge in job-seekers entering the workforce The takeaway After a strong May, Ohio employers cut 2,300 jobs in June, according to preliminary data. Unemployment continues to rise, up 0.2 points from May to 4.4% in June. This change in the unemployment rate, however, is driven by
Chairman Stein, Vice-Chair Blasdel, Ranking Member Weinstein, and members of the House Public Utilities Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit proponent testimony on behalf of House Bill 197 (HB 197), which would establish a pilot program for community solar in Ohio. My name is Molly Bryden, and I
Cleveland’s Sustainability Summit On Friday, January 26, the world celebrated the first International Day of Clean Energy, declared by the United Nations to promote an inclusive, equitable transition to clean energy around the world. In Ohio, that transition is not going well. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA),
DeWine still has time to veto this unvetted giveaway Governor DeWine has until December 29 to veto House Bill 201, which was introduced to prevent Ohio from adopting California’s emissions standards and prohibit local jurisdictions from restricting the use or sale of a vehicle based on its fuel source. The
House Bill 201, which would prevent Ohio from implementing emissions standards stricter than those required by the federal government, is one of several bills awaiting Governor DeWine’s signature – likely among the last legislative actions of 2023. The bill was originally introduced to prohibit any state agency from adopting California’s
