Randy Tucker Ohio’s participation in a roughly $25 billion government settlement agreement over alleged mortgage fraud has garnered a mix of skepticism and applause in a state still battling widespread foreclosures. The settlement between state and federal regulators and the nation’s five biggest mortgage servicers would put cash in the
Download presentation Presented by Bill Faith, executive director of COHHIO, to the Ohio CASH CoalitionAs a diverse coalition of Ohio-based leaders and community organizations, we urge you to reject Senate Bill 251. This legislation that would increase the fees debt adjusters can charge in the state of Ohio and unnecessarily
Jenn Strathman click through for video Have you been hit by a costly overdraft fee? The government’s new consumer watchdog is looking into the fees charged by banks, and proposing a change to your checking account statement. Shoppers are eager to swipe sometimes without knowing how much is in their
Ellen Belcher Click through for audio of interview Ellen Belcher, who’s filling in for Emily McCord, interviews Wendy Patton of Policy Matters Ohio about a recent survey that the liberal-leaning think tank did of Ohio’s schools. The state’s 600-plus school districts have been hit with a two-year $1.8 billion cut
Editorial board Gov. John Kasich is right to call for an increase in Ohio’s severance tax on oil and gas and a new impact fee to help localities deal with the consequences — in road wear, as just one example — of expanded drilling and “fracking.” But it’s not enough.
By Randy Tucker, Staff Writer Most labor experts agree that education is the strongest determinant for success in the modern-day workplace, and new government job forecasts indicate more education is better for job seekers. Regardless of industry, the fastest growth is projected for occupations that require at least a master’s
Mary Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio – Education is expected to be a focal point as Iowa Governor John Kasich delivers his State of the State address today at an elementary school in Steubenville. But when it comes to the state of education, a new report finds alarming levels of fiscal distress
By the Youngstown Vindicator Policy Matters Ohio says the state could generate about $650 million annually by levying higher income tax rates on wealthy Ohioans. PMO says that by reinstituting the state income-tax rate of 7.5 percent on income higher than $250,000 and creating a new 8.5 percent tax on
By Sheryl Harris More than a quarter of Americans have little or no savings to help them survive an emergency that leads to a three-month loss of income, according to a new report on the health of Americans’ finances. And that’s only if they can sell their homes or cars
By Alexander Eichler What does it mean to be poor? If it means living at or below the poverty line, then 15 percent of Americans — some 46 million people — qualify. But if it means living with a decent income and hardly any savings — so that one piece
For immediate releaseErin Bzymek 202-706-6916 Eric Steen 612-325-6110Full report Report on Green Manufacturing in Ohio Reveals More Investment Necessary to Sustain Growth The Ohio BlueGreen Apollo Alliance today released a report that provides a roadmap to create thousands of jobs in Ohio, ensuring the state remains competitive in the global
By John Higgins The Akron school board’s decision to sit out the March primary and instead try for a new-money levy in November raises the stakes at the bargaining table for teachers, whose two-year contract expires this year. Both sides agree that a negotiation demonstrating the teachers’ willingness to sacrifice
