Introduction For many people in the United States, college paves the way to the middle class. Important programs like Pell Grants and government backed loans help students afford a college degree. These programs help young Americans gain the skills they need to get a good job. They are an investment
For many Ohioans, college paves the way to the middle class. If President Trump and Congressional Republicans get their way, college could become more unaffordable and further out of reach for many Ohio students, according to a report from Policy Matters Ohio. Members of the House Budget Committee voted to
Introduction The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the nation’s largest and most effective anti-hunger program. The program keeps children, the elderly, working adults, and people with disabilities fed and healthy, while reducing poverty. Both the budget proposed by President Trump and the House Budget
Low-paying industries are growing fast in Ohio, with eight of the state’s top 13 occupations paying median wages low enough for workers supporting a family of three to qualify for federal food aid. Ten percent of all Ohio workers — more than 500,000 people — participate in the Supplemental Nutritional
Ashley Monk faced tough choices after graduating from the University of Cincinnati — but not about what job to take or what city to live in. She had to choose between paying student loans and basics like electricity. Ashley Monk “There was a period of time when I lived in
Introduction For many in the United States, debt is the price of upward mobility. An increasing number of jobs require some college, and wages are higher for people with college degrees. As states cut funding for higher education, colleges have passed the costs on to students. Nationally, 44.2 million people
New campaign seeks better protections for student borrowers More than 687,000 Ohioans owe $19 billion in federal student loan debt. In order to pay their loans back, they must traverse a dangerous climate of repayment scams and predatory loan servicers that could put them in even deeper holes. In 2014,
President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget proposal present’s states with a Sophie’s choice: either carry much of the cost of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program’s (SNAP, previously known as Food Stamps) or make cuts. Trump’s plan threatens SNAP’s extraordinary long-term success in reducing severe hunger and malnutrition, according to a
As Ohio public schools struggle to recover from the Great Recession, state lawmakers have steadily diverted resources to private schools by expanding voucher programs. While loosening eligibility requirements, Ohio has increased funding for voucher programs by 352 percent since 2008, according to a new report from Policy Matters Ohio. Now
Introduction Strong public schools are the backbone of strong communities. A good public school system can be a city’s biggest draw. An underperforming public school often marks a city’s decline. Public education is perhaps the most crucial investment government can make. Although most Ohioans are educated in public schools, since
Introduction The Trump budget would cut food assistance by over $193 billion – a 25 percent cut – over the next 10 years.[1] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the nation’s largest and most effective anti-hunger program.[2] The President’s proposal would shift costs to the
President Donald Trump’s budget includes a 25 percent cut of $193 billion to food aid over the next 10 years. In Ohio, where more than 16 percent of households live with food insecurity, the pain will be felt by struggling families, in the state budget and throughout the economy, according
