Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) have taken steps to get resources to families dealing with financial hardship and insecurity due to the economic slowdown. A new brief from Policy Matters Ohio identifies further measures DeWine and ODJFS can take to make sure all
Everyone, no matter where they live or what they look like, needs stability and security. The public health crisis has upended the lives of all Ohioans and slowed down our economy. This moment demands that state lawmakers make sure all Ohioans can put food on the table, pay the rent,
No matter our differences, we all need to eat. We all want to support our families and live with dignity. Now is the time for our leaders to make policy choices that help all people — not just the wealthy and powerful few. In this moment of uncertainty, state and
To keep people safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Mike DeWine has shut down huge portions of the state economy. These necessary measures have caused uncertainty and instability in the lives of Ohioans. During the week that ended on March 28, 272,117 Ohioans filed unemployment claims, up from 7,046 just
As families, communities, and lawmakers in Ohio and Washington grapple with the COVID-19 crisis, child care remains a central pillar for family security and stability. Child care is also critical to our nation’s economy. Yet, for decades, state and federal policymakers have failed to ensure all parents can get high-quality,
State policies that support affordable, high-quality child care are common sense. Child care can help set up kids for success in school and later in life. It gives parents with young children the opportunity to work knowing their kids are safe. And with proper support from the state and federal
Introduction Every two years, Ohio lawmakers debate and pass a two-year budget. The state budget process is an opportunity for all Ohioans to encourage lawmakers to build a better future for children, adults and families. All families need access to high-quality public preschool and child care so every child is
In Ohio, high-quality child care is too expensive for many working families. Six of Ohio’s 10 most common jobs pay so little that a single parent would have to spend over one-third of their income for infant care. State lawmakers increased funding to improve the quality of Ohio’s child care
Good afternoon, Chairman Schuring, Vice Chair Rulli, Ranking Member O’Brien and members of the committee. My name is Will Petrik and I am the Budget Researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Our mission is to create a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio. Thank you for
Feds grant SNAP time-limit waiver to 42 Ohio counties, leave some cities out More Ohio children, families and working people will be healthier and more economically stable due to action taken by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) last month. ODJFS announced plans to increase federal aid
Dear Certification Policy Branch: Policy Matters Ohio is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research organization. Our mission is to create a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio. Our work focuses on strengthening Ohio’s workforce and ensuring all Ohioans are healthy, stable and secure. Basic food security is a crucial foundation
Introduction & Executive Summary All Ohioans need access to nutritious food. Every year, the Governor of Ohio has the opportunity to expand the economic security of children, adults, and families by maximizing federal food and nutrition assistance for communities across the state. This brief outlines why food and nutrition assistance
