New report finds wide income gap in Ohio
For immediate release Contact Amy Hanauer, 216.361.9801 Read the full report Download this press release Split between highest, lowest earners has grown since 1990s An already-troubling income gap between Ohio’s richest and poorest households has widened since the late 1990s, according to a new report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the […]
Policy Matters Ohio totals Kasich local government cost cutting at $1B
Columbus Business First reporter Jeff Bell writes that our new report on the deepening impact of state funding cuts on Ohio communities “could end up being a go-to guide for cities, counties and townships hoping to protect themselves from further reductions in the next state budget go-around in 2013.” You can click here to view the report […]
Cash savings
Editorial Governments at every level are looking for ways to perform their functions effectively while reducing their costs. In that regard, state Sen. Eric Kearney’s proposal to offer Ohioans the option of receiving their state income tax refunds on prepaid debit cards is promising and deserves careful consideration. Senate Bill 365, which the Cincinnati Democrat […]
Deepening cuts intensify damage to Ohio communities: Report documents statewide impact by county
For immediate releaseContact: Wendy Patton, 614.221.4505 Download release Go to report Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs, according to a new report by Policy Matters Ohio. The in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts and descriptions, from […]
Gallia County
State overview Download PDF Impact of Ohio’s 2012-13 state budget (HB 153) Ohio’s budget for 2012 and 2013 cut local government aid by a billion dollars. This means cuts in services we depend on, from road repair and emergency services to crossing guards, senior transportation and child protective services. What are the implications for Gallia […]
Fact sheets — Portage through Wyandot counties
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Portage through Wyandot). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts, and descriptions, from local […]
Fact sheets — Licking through Pike
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Licking through Pike). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts and descriptions, from local […]
Fact sheets — Fairfield through Lawrence counties
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Fairfield through Lawrence). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts and descriptions, from local […]
Fact sheets — Adams through Erie counties
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for 22 of Ohio’s 88 counties (Adams through Erie). Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts and descriptions, from local […]
Deepening cuts intensify damage — county links
Cuts in state support to counties, cities, villages, townships and special districts have deepened across Ohio, resulting in slashed services, closed facilities and layoffs. Use the links below to access fact sheets, arranged alphabetically, for all 88 Ohio counties. Our in-depth analysis provides county-level data on cuts and descriptions, from local sources, of the damage […]
Stark County
State overview Download fact sheet Impact of the 2012-13 state budget (HB 153) Ohio’s budget for 2012 and 2013 cut local government aid by a billion dollars. This means cuts in services we depend on, from road repair and emergency services to crossing guards, seniors’ transportation and child protective services. What are the implications for […]
Montgomery County
State Overview Download PDF Impact of the 2012-13 state budget (HB 153) Ohio’s budget for 2012 and 2013 cut local government aid by a billion dollars. This means cuts in services we depend on, from road repair and emergency services to crossing guards, senior transportation and child protective services. What are the implications for Montgomery […]