Ohio’s Bankruptcy Rate Rises Fastest
The Akron Beacon Journal Ohio’s rate of personal bankruptcies rose faster than that of any other state at the beginning of this decade, and the Buckeye State has the eighth-highest rate in the nation, according to a report released by Cleveland-based Policy Matters Ohio. Bankruptcy rates in the state and the nation rose to records […]
Ohio Leads U.S. in Bankruptcy Climb
Hypothetically Speaking From Policy Matters Ohio comes one more piece of evidence that central Ohio Congresswoman Deborah Pryce is spewing crap about how well workers and the economy are doing in Ohio… Full Article
Going Broke in Ohio
Ohio News Network A new study has found that Ohio bankruptcies increased at more than twice the national average from 2000 to 2003. The 67% rate was higher than every state but Michigan, which saw bankruptcies rise 72%. The report, co-written by nonprofit groups Policy Matters Ohio and the Center for American Progress, says the […]
Ohio Tops Nation in Bankruptcy Pace
Dayton Daily News Personal bankruptcies rose faster in Ohio from 2000 to 2003 than in any other state as Ohio’s economy continued to resist the national recovery, according to a report released Tuesday. The study also showed that in 2003, the last year covered in the report, Ohio had the eighth highest personal bankruptcy rate […]
Ohio Found High in Bankruptcies
Increase in rate led nation early in decade; rank now 8thBy Julie M. McKinnon The Toledo Blade Ohio’s bankruptcy rate rose faster than that of any other state at the beginning of this decade, and the Buckeye State has the eighth highest rate in the nation, reports released by research institutes yesterday show. Bankruptcy rates […]
Study: Ohio Tops US in Bankruptcy Climb
Cincinnati Business Courier Ohio outpaced the nation in the rise in personal bankruptcy filings between 2000 and 2003, a report by the Center for America Progress says. Full Article
Bankruptcies skyrocket in state and nation
Ohio’s rate grows fastest among states between 2000 and 2003 Bankruptcies climbed more steeply in Ohio than in any other state between 2000 and 2003, and reached their highest recorded rates in Ohio and the United States by the end of that period, according to a new report by Christian Weller, Ph.D. and Alanna Gino, […]
Governor Looks to Create ‘Bright Spots’
The Toledo Blade COLUMBUS – Gov. Bob Taft says there are not enough “bright spots” in Ohio’s economy, which has seen the loss of 236,000 jobs over the past four years. Full Article
Foreclosures Keep Squeeze on Region
MSNBC The Columbus neighborhoods where Carl Woodford spends much of his time these days aren’t the best, so the real estate agent takes precautions when navigating the rundown, crime-ridden streets. Full Article
School Vouchers Questioned
Cincinnati Post Cincinnati Public Schools board members are questioning the wisdom of Gov. Bob Taft’s proposal to provide vouchers for students at consistently low-performing schools. Full Article
Lawmakers Criticize Tax Proposals
Canton Repository by G. Patrick Kelley, Repository Business Editor Both sides will be watching to see the details of the tax change proposals Gov. Bob Taft outlined in his State of the State address. State Rep. Scott Oelslager, R-North Canton, and state Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Jackson Township, both say changes are needed in the way […]
Ohioans May See Reforms in Taxes
Gov. Bob Taft seeks reduction in income taxes, but higher fees for electricity, alcohol, tobacco The Akron Beacon Journal COLUMBUS – To spur economic development in Ohio, Gov. Bob Taft would cut personal income taxes, eliminate taxes on business inventory and equipment, increase taxes on electric utility bills, alcohol and tobacco, and repeal only half of […]