/news/tags/policy-matters-ohio Policy Matters Ohio en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:56:19 GMT /news/2022-10-18/ohios-largest-business-organization-outlines-blueprint-for-the-states-economic-future The recommendations to improve the state's business climate include reforming local taxes, increasing education in computer skills and making affordable housing and health care more accessible. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:56:19 GMT /news/2022-10-18/ohios-largest-business-organization-outlines-blueprint-for-the-states-economic-future Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/cleveland-advocates-make-the-case-for-non-police-response-to-mental-health-crisis-calls Cleveland police have specially trained crisis intervention officers and a co-responder pilot program; advocates want more. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-29/cleveland-advocates-make-the-case-for-non-police-response-to-mental-health-crisis-calls Matthew Richmond /news/2022-06-07/morning-headlines-cleveland-council-asks-firstenergy-to-remove-name-from-stadium-and-more FirstEnergy said it's disappointed by the resolution passed by Cleveland City Council, a progressive think tank is questioning Ohio's incentive package for Intel's new computer chip factory and a 24th massage therapist has accused Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:54:53 GMT /news/2022-06-07/morning-headlines-cleveland-council-asks-firstenergy-to-remove-name-from-stadium-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-02-14/study-bottom-60-of-ohio-wage-earners-pay-more-state-taxes-while-top-20-gets-big-break The Policy Matters Ohio study takes a look at income tax policy since the 2005 overhaul. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:17:44 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-02-14/study-bottom-60-of-ohio-wage-earners-pay-more-state-taxes-while-top-20-gets-big-break Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-12-14/advocates-for-low-income-ohioans-say-they-need-more-covid-relief-money Rising food costs and increased spending on other daily expenditures are blamed for making it tough for some Ohioans to make ends meet. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:22:18 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-12-14/advocates-for-low-income-ohioans-say-they-need-more-covid-relief-money Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-06-30/think-tank-says-budgets-income-tax-cut-wont-help-most-ohioans Policy Matters Ohio says the wealthiest in the state will benefit the most. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:53:28 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-30/think-tank-says-budgets-income-tax-cut-wont-help-most-ohioans Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-06-04/report-says-most-ohioans-wont-see-much-money-from-senate-budget-tax-cut According to an analysis from Policy Matters Ohio, the tax cut would mostly benefit the wealthiest people. Sat, 05 Jun 2021 01:48:36 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-04/report-says-most-ohioans-wont-see-much-money-from-senate-budget-tax-cut Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-05-14/ohio-to-stop-300-weekly-federal-unemployment-assistance-program Gov. Mike DeWine says ending the extra financial help will enable employers to fill jobs, but others think the move is a bad idea. Sat, 15 May 2021 00:50:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-14/ohio-to-stop-300-weekly-federal-unemployment-assistance-program Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/cleveland-activists-seek-ideas-for-spending-federal-covd-19-stimulus-funds Cleveland is receiving more than half a billion dollars as part of a federal stimulus package to combat the economic impact of the pandemic. How should that money be spent and who will have input into the decisions? Wed, 05 May 2021 20:00:56 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/cleveland-activists-seek-ideas-for-spending-federal-covd-19-stimulus-funds Taylor Haggerty /news/economy/2021-04-08/report-connects-business-tax-deduction-to-economic-growth The Ohio Chamber of Commerce says the deduction helped generate economic activity and jobs, but others say the loss in tax revenue has kept the state's economy behind. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:19:17 GMT /news/economy/2021-04-08/report-connects-business-tax-deduction-to-economic-growth Andy Chow