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|caption = "For a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio"
|formation = January 2000
|formation = January 2000
|type = Nonprofit
|type = Nonprofit
|purpose = [[economic policy]]
|purpose = [[Economic policy]]
|location = 3631 Perkins Ave., [[Cleveland, OH]] 125 E. Broad St., [[Columbus, OH]]
|location = 3631 Perkins Ave., [[Cleveland, OH]] 125 E. Broad St., [[Columbus, OH]]
|leader_title = Executive Director
|leader_title = Executive Director
|leader_name = Amy Hanauer
|leader_name = Amy Hanauer
|affiliations =
|affiliations = [[Economic Analysis and Research Network|EARN]], [[Demos (U.S. think tank)|Demos]], [[Emerald Cities]], [[Economic Policy Institute]], [[Center for Budget and Policy Priorities]], [[State Fiscal Analysis Initiative]], [[Community Shares of Greater Cleveland]], [[One Ohio Now]], [[Ohio CASH Coalition]]
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| revenue_year = 2015
| revenue_year = 2015
| expenses = $859,398<ref name="Ratings" />
| expenses = $859,398
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'''Policy Matters Ohio''' is an [[Ohio]]-based [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit]] with [[501(c)(3)]] status. The organization describes itself as a nonpartisan policy research institute that works to create a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio through research, strategic communications, coalition building and policy advocacy. Founded in January 2000, its research focuses on economic issues facing low- and middle-income workers in Ohio.<ref>http://www.policymattersohio.org/about-us</ref> The organization receives funding from a variety of local and national foundations, including the [[The George Gund Foundation|George Gund Foundation]], the [[Ford Foundation]], the St. Luke's foundation and the [[The Cleveland Foundation|Cleveland Foundation]].<ref>http://www.policymattersohio.org/about-us</ref>


'''Policy Matters Ohio''' is a left-leaning nonprofit think tank based in [[Ohio]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Christ |first1=Ginger |title=Kentucky ruling on Medicaid work requirement could stall Ohio's waiver |url=https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2018/07/kentucky_ruling_on_medicaid_wo.html |accessdate=20 July 2018 |publisher=Cleveland.com |date=July 3, 2018}}</ref> The organization has proposed higher state [[income tax]]es in Ohio.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Allard |first1=Sam |title=Policy Matters Ohio Proposes State Income Tax Overhaul to Help Low- and Middle-Income Ohioans |url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/06/26/policy-matters-ohio-proposes-state-income-tax-overhaul-to-help-low-and-middle-income-ohioans |accessdate=20 July 2018 |publisher=Cleveland Scene |date=June 26, 2018}}</ref> It has been skeptical of the value of tax incentives given to businesses.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Jay |title=cost of tax abatement |url=http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20180118/news/149051/policy-matters-ohio-report-details-cost-tax-abatement |accessdate=20 July 2018 |publisher=Crain's Cleveland Business |date=January 22, 2018}}</ref>
== Agenda ==
Policy Matters Ohio works for quality public structures, a fair economy, pathways out of poverty and sustainable communities. Policy Matters provides "ammunition for advocates" to ensure that the interests of working Ohioans are represented at the statehouse.{{Citation needed|date = July 2015}}

Policy Matters Ohio contributes extensive research on [[budget policy]] and [[tax policy]] in Ohio. Topics range from recent state cuts on local health and human service levies to tax cuts that shift the responsibility of revenue to Ohio's working class. Policy Matters has covered the shift in taxation during Governor [[John Kasich]]'s tenure that overburdens working Ohioans and relieves the wealthiest. It has also charted Ohio's budget, specifically allocations to [[Medicaid]] and state government assistance.{{Citation needed|date = July 2015}}

Policy Matters also focuses on energy issues. It has published press releases on [[fracking]], green energy and the [[weatherization]] of low-income households. Among other topics, the organization takes on economic development issues, gathers data on job creation and campaigns against [[prison privatization]].{{Citation needed|date = July 2015}}

== Affiliations and honors ==
Policy Matters is a member of Greater Cleveland Community Shares, and was honored as the "Member Organization of the Year" for 2008. Policy Matters also has been recognized by ''[[The Nation]]'' magazine, ''[[Cincinnati CityBeat]]'', the northeast Ohio chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the Mandel Center for Non-Profit Organizations, the Ohio Association of Non-Profit Organizations, the [[Ohio Federation of Teachers]], and ''Inside Business'' magazine.{{Citation needed|date = July 2015}}

== Funding ==
Policy Matters Ohio has received financial support from a number of foundations, organizations and individuals, including the [[Ford Foundation]], the [[The George Gund Foundation|George Gund Foundation]], the St. Luke’s Foundation, the [[The Cleveland Foundation|Cleveland Foundation]], the Sisters of Charity Foundation, the [[Center on Budget and Policy Priorities]], the [[Public Welfare Foundation]], the Stoneman Family Foundation, the Working Poor Families Project, Environmental Health Watch, [[Ohio Organizing Collaborative|the Ohio Organizing Collaborative]], the Raymond John Wean Foundation, the EMA Foundation, the [[Annie E. Casey Foundation]], [[United Way of America|United Way]] of Greater Cincinnati, the Doll Family Foundation, Central Ohio Community Shares, and Greater Cleveland Community Shares.<ref>http://www.policymattersohio.org/</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.policymattersohio.org Policy Matters Ohio homepage]
* {{official|http://www.policymattersohio.org}}


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Revision as of 20:00, 20 July 2018

Policy Matters Ohio
FormationJanuary 2000
TypeNonprofit
PurposeEconomic policy
Location
Executive Director
Amy Hanauer
Expenses (2015)$859,398
Websitewww.policymattersohio.org

Policy Matters Ohio is a left-leaning nonprofit think tank based in Ohio.[1] The organization has proposed higher state income taxes in Ohio.[2] It has been skeptical of the value of tax incentives given to businesses.[3]

References

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

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