OH: Budget Policy & Priorities
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Local leaders revive Toledo’s historic 'Black Wall Street'
Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo
During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …
Ohio universities see tuition spike, enrollment decline
By John Hilber / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In the last 21 years…
New cap on prescription costs offers relief to Ohio seniors
Ohioans struggling with rising prescription drug prices may find relief in a new law, which caps annual out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D …
Ohio reacts to Biden's investment targeting rural electrification
President Joe Biden has announced a landmark $7.3 billion investment, the largest since the FDR New Deal, aimed at electrifying rural America…
Food insecurity grows as Ohio food bank demand surges
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has recently sounded the alarm over worsening conditions in the state's hunger relief network, with food insecurity …
Inflation Reduction Act boosts Ohio’s economy, environment
As the Inflation Reduction Act marks its second anniversary, Ohio communities are seeing changes spurred by investments in clean energy and …
Driving Ohio's energy-efficiency plans with IRA support
This past Friday marked the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, a milestone for Ohioans looking to make their buildings and homes more …
Social Security at 89: Ohio conversation tackles myths and reform
As Social Security marks its 89th anniversary, the program's future remains a crucial topic of discussion. Jennifer Carlson, state director for AARP …
Financial inequality undermines women’s political voice in Ohio
In Ohio, women's political voices are facing a significant challenge, as a new analysis by the Center for American Women and Politics revealed a …
Solar microgrids bring energy and opportunity to Yellow Springs
The small community of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is leading an innovative effort to harness renewable energy while directly supporting low-income …
Ohio's sports betting boom and its effects
By John Hilber / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In the first two days …