Policy Matters Ohio Explained

Policy Matters Ohio
Size:275px
Formation:January 2000
Founder:Amy Hanauer
Type:Nonprofit
Purpose:Public policy
Location:3631 Perkins Ave., Cleveland, OH
125 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH
Leader Title:Executive Director
Leader Name:Hannah Halbert
Revenue Year:2015
Expenses:$859,398
Expenses Year:2015

Policy Matters Ohio is a nonprofit, progressive think tank based in Ohio.[1] The organization focuses on a variety of issues in Ohio on labor economics, taxation, public schools, and policing.

The organization has proposed funding health and human service investments by increasing state income taxes on Ohio's upper tax brackets.[2] It has documented the cost to communities of tax incentives given to businesses.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Christ . Ginger . Kentucky ruling on Medicaid work requirement could stall Ohio's waiver . 20 July 2018 . Cleveland.com . July 3, 2018.
  2. News: Allard . Sam . Policy Matters Ohio Proposes State Income Tax Overhaul to Help Low- and Middle-Income Ohioans . 20 July 2018 . Cleveland Scene . June 26, 2018.
  3. News: Miller . Jay . Policy Matters Ohio report details the cost of tax abatement. 20 July 2018 . Crain's Cleveland Business . January 22, 2018.