Ohio policymakers should take steps to encourage and strengthen manufacturing clusters in the state, increasing Ohio’s global competitiveness and making it a more desirable location for manufacturers. Download testimonyPress release Chairman Schuring and members of the committee ??” my name is Tim Krueger and I am a research assistant with
Key elements of feed-in rates and CLEAN contracts include cost-based, standardized contracts that are long term, which allows developers to secure project financing. Incentives for local ownership, hiring of local workers, and use of locally made products can help ensure that these approaches help grow the local economy.
On-bill financing and on-bill repayment are two ways to enable consumers and businesses to finance energy-efficiency upgrades. These approaches work best when supported by other pieces of the puzzle, such as well-informed contractors and rebates that provide incentives to undertake upgrades.
Live-near-your-work policies can benefit all stakeholders: shorter commute times and lowered housing costs save time and money for employees; improved employee morale, productivity, and retention reduce turnover and training costs for employers; communities can see better air quality, less urban sprawl and decreased traffic congestion.
Save the PD – The Newspaper Guild Local 1 has launched an online campaign, Save The Plain Dealer. We agree that keeping a daily paper in print is crucial for the future of Northeast Ohio. Check out the campaign and sign on if you think so too. Shrink the wage
For immediate release Contact Amy Hanauer, 216.361.9801 Read the full report Download this press release Split between highest, lowest earners has grown since 1990s An already-troubling income gap between Ohio’s richest and poorest households has widened since the late 1990s, according to a new report by the Center on Budget
Pain deepens – Cuts in state support to Ohio’s communities have deepened. The result has been slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs in counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts across the state. For our new report, Intensifying Impact, our researchers crunched the numbers to look at how state budget
For immediate releaseContact: Wendy Patton, 614.221.4505 Download release Go to report Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs, according to a new report by Policy Matters Ohio. The in-depth analysis provides county-level data
State overview Download PDF Impact of Ohio’s 2012-13 state budget (HB 153) Ohio’s budget for 2012 and 2013 cut local government aid by a billion dollars. This means cuts in services we depend on, from road repair and emergency services to crossing guards, senior transportation and child protective services. What
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Portage through Wyandot). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Licking through Pike). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Fairfield through Lawrence). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on
