Kasich budget shifts taxes, again
New report shows governor’s plan makes inequality worse Governor John Kasich’s new tax proposal will make Ohio’s growing income inequality worse and still doesn’t raise enough revenue to fund crucial programs. New analysis for Policy Matters Ohio by the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy, a national nonprofit research institute with a sophisticated model of […]
Ohio needs more investment, not more tax shifts
Governor Kasich’s proposed budget shortchanges key programs In his proposed budget released today, Governor John Kasich calls for tiny increases in spending on key programs, such as K-12 education, when more investment is needed. At the same time, he once again calls for a major reduction in income taxes, paid for mostly with other taxes […]
Standing guard: News from Policy Matters
Last week President Trump took office. Next week the state budget process begins. Here at Policy Matters, we’re ready to defend policies that lift people out of poverty, invest in children, put people back to work and make sure we’re all healthy. That is to say: we’re busy! Keep Ohio healthy: Earlier this month we […]
Ohio’s EITC needs reform
Report shows credit could do more to keep working families out of poverty Most states with an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) use it to put money back in working people’s pockets and balance the state tax code. But according to a new report released today by Policy Matters Ohio, the state’s EITC is too […]
State budget should invest in Ohio
Report shows tax cuts for wealthiest undermine crucial programs By increasing investments in common sense public services in the 2018-19 state budget, Ohio could train more workers for jobs of the future, better educate our children, stem the rising tide of addiction and help more Ohioans get a ride to work on public transit. A […]
Manufacturing plays crucial role in Ohio economy
Despite declines, manufacturing accounts for 1 in 8 Ohio jobs
ACA repeal threatens healthcare for 1 million Ohioans
Ohio hospitals to lose $15 billion by 2026
Flat tax would make most Ohioans pay more
New report shows top 1 percent would get a big break on state income taxes
Ohio local governments lost $1 billion since 2010
Policy Matters report calls for increases to Local Government Fund Ohio could improve the quality of life in communities and boost statewide competitiveness by restoring funding for local services, according to a new issue brief from research institute Policy Matters Ohio. For more than a decade, Ohio communities endured significant revenue losses from eliminating the […]
New Policy Matters’ budget button provides quick budget basics
Policy Matters Ohio’s web page will make it easier to find information as the 132nd General Assembly debates the budget for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. A “budget watch” button will take you directly to the latest analysis of Ohio’s tax and budget policy issues. The button features a new trendline analysis of state spending […]
Policy Matters report finds loss of “5 of 8 rule” will further harm students
Ohio lost more than 3,000 educators in the decade before ending minimum staffing requirements
Review of tax breaks is a positive step
Bill creates a committee to review the state’s 128 tax breaks every eight years.