HB 33: More cuts for the wealthy
The budget introduced by the House majority would create more tax cuts for the wealthy, and temporary tax increases for some middle-class households. The full benefit of the proposed tax cut is only available to households with incomes upwards of $98,600, putting them roughly in the top third of Ohio in terms of income. Because […]
Policy Matters Ohio responds to the House Substitute Budget Bill
Yesterday, Ohio’s House of Representatives released its state budget proposal. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert issued the following statement: The House Substitute Bill released yesterday suggests legislators may have abandoned the flat tax, but not the tax cut strategy that has already drained nearly $8 billion a year from state revenues. That’s $8 […]
Policy Matters marks Tax Day with K-12 funding report
Policy Matters Ohio today released a report describing how the state funds public K-12 education, the state’s legacy of unconstitutional funding, the role private school vouchers play in harming public schools, and how good-faith adherence to the letter and spirit of the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) will provide districts with more resources to prepare […]
Broad coalition calls on city leaders to enact paid family and medical leave for all municipal workers
This afternoon, a broad coalition of 40 organizations sent Mayor Bibb and members of Cleveland City Council a letter calling for the local elected leaders to take bold, swift action to enact a paid family and medical leave policy for all Cleveland municipal employees. The organizations represent thousands of Cleveland residents including children, families, working people, […]
Ohio tax breaks bulge
Report shows 15 new breaks, even as review committee was shut down Ohio tax breaks will soon add up to more than $11 billion a year, more than the state spends in general revenue on primary and secondary education, according to the tax expenditure report that is part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed budget. If […]
House Bill 1: A trifecta of bad policy
Higher property taxes, less local revenue, tax cuts that aren’t paid for *This release has been revised to include a correct description of the causes of the losses from HB 1 for schools and local governments and to correct the amount of unpaid-for annual losses to the General Revenue Fund.* House Bill 1, which would […]
Speaker’s #1 priority: Tax cut for the rich
Flat tax proposal cuts resources of the many for the benefit of the very few One of Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens’ top-priority bills, House Bill 1, is a massive giveaway to the rich, and the first of two such proposals by leading Republicans in Ohio’s House. According to a new analysis by Policy Matters […]
$2.4 billion…for what?
DeWine budget proposal transfers huge sum with little accountability Governor Mike DeWine’s budget proposal would transfer $2.4 billion into a fund that could be used for a vague set of economic development objectives, with no specific parameters limiting how the money could be used. “The bill has no requirements that corporations benefiting from the state’s […]
Policy Matters promotes two staff members
Policy Matters Ohio today announced the promotion of two staff members to new roles in the organization. Ali Smith has been hired as operations specialist and Ben Stein as communications director. “We’re committed to making Ohio the best state for working people, which includes making our organization a great place to work,” said Executive Director […]
Policy Matters Ohio responds to Gov. DeWine’s budget proposal
Today Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget plan for fiscal years 2024-25. Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert releases the following statement based on his State of the State comments: Ohio has enough resources to make us the best state in the nation to put down roots and live good lives, for people […]
Policy Matters releases budget recommendations to improve life for Ohio families
Report tracks Ohio’s performance in 15 metrics of family well-being In his State of the State address last year, Gov. Mike DeWine said, “There’s simply no better place to raise a family than Ohio.” But across a majority of 15 indicators of family well-being, Policy Matters Ohio found that Ohio ranks about in the middle […]
Proactive revenue agenda could provide additional funds for education and other critical services while addressing inequality
Policy Matters Ohio released a plan to make Ohio’s tax code work for everyday Ohioans today. The revenue plan could provide $3.6 billion for public education, health care, and local government services. Analysis shows that the plan would also reduce racial and income inequality and give working families with low and middle incomes some much […]