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Michael Linden, Campaign Director for Families Over Billionaires, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the federal government's proposed $5 trillion tax cut, its impact on working families and the campaign's efforts to ensure fair taxation. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Ohio's scrapped fair school funding plan, the implications of prioritizing stadium funding over education and the potential impact on local communities.

Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state's enhanced child labor laws, pay transparency requirements and a new mediation unit for wage disputes. Zach Schiller, the Ohio Research Director for Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of two decades of tax cuts, the potential consequences of further tax reductions and the importance of supporting public education over tax cuts for the wealthy.

Advocacy groups believe Trump's rescinded federal funding freeze would have disrupted the Ohio budget process and jeopardized critical programs. Hannah Halbert, director of Policy Matters Ohio, joins the show.

Les Leopold, co-founder of The Labor Institute and author of Wall Street's War on Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the economic and political factors driving the working class away from the Democratic Party. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent federal funding freeze and its potential impact on Ohio's economy and vulnerable populations.

Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent Labor Day celebrations around Ohio, the problems with the language used for Issue 1 and what it would mean for unions if the redistricting amendment passes. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recently released annual State of Working Ohio report. She discussed the difference between the positive data on paper, the reality for many of Ohio's working people and the union difference. Matt Berlin, Business Manager of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 86 in Nashville, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work outlook for members and the increased demands for apprentices as Nashville continues to grow.

Ohio workers are the focus of this week's podcast. Policy Matters Ohio has released its new report on the economic conditions for workers in the Buckeye State. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talked to the group's director, Hannah Halbert, about the new study. She also spoke to Greg Lawson with the Buckeye Institute to get his thoughts on the state of Ohio's economy where workers are concerned. And Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson offer their thoughts on the impact workers may have on the election this November.

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) and a Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the upcoming AFT National Convention and why several Locals from Ohio are going to be well-represented. She also discussed some of the common-sense guidelines from the AFT for implementing AI in the classroom. Michael Shields, Economist from Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a failed signature-gathering campaign to raise Ohio's minimum wage to $15 per hour. He explained why minimum wage workers in Ohio deserve a pay raise.

Jennifer Gill, a worker organizer, bargaining committee member and organizing committee member with REI Union Cleveland—affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union—joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing negotiations with REI. Gill also discussed the days of action workers took during the store's anniversary sale and the solidarity shown by elected officials and Local unions. Michael Shields, an economist with Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss efforts to get a minimum wage amendment on Ohio's November ballot. Shields talked about a counter-proposal from a state lawmaker and how raising the minimum wage would assist Ohio workers.

A new Policy Matters Ohio report found that the average annual cost for one infant's care is more than $800 a month.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 10, 2024Another Blow to Ohio's Unhoused, Elderly, Student and Disabled Voters, This Time from a Federal CourtIn January 2023, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed HB 458, one of the most restrictive voter ID laws in the country. It also tightened several absentee voting rules.  On January 8th, 2024, a federal court upheld HB 458, affecting thousands of unhoused, elderly, student, and disabled voters.Our podcasting host recently made changes which stops us from including our entire script as part of the podcast content.  To view the whole script, please go to our website and find today's report.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:ACLU OH - HB 458: WHAT CHANGED AND WHY DOES IT HARM OHIO VOTERS?Courthouse News Service -  Ohio election reform bill that includes ID requirement ruled constitutional by federal judgeCleveland.com - Federal judge tosses lawsuit challenging Ohio's voter ID lawFederal District Court, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, EASTERN DIVISION (via Courthouse News) - NORTHEAST OHIO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS; OHIO FEDERATION OF TEACHERS; OHIO ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS; UNION VETERANS COUNCIL; AND CIVIC INFLUENCERS, INC. v. FRANK LAROSEOhio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Securing an Ohio IDOhio Capital Journal - Voting, disability rights advocates claim Ohio photo voter ID law violates federal disabilities lawGroups Taking Action:Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, Ohio Federation of Teachers, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, Union Veterans Council, Policy Matters Ohio, Ohio Voting Rights Coalition, League of Women Voters OHPlease follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #VotingRights #OhioPolitics

Lead organizer for the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania, Jacob Lindahl, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the growing privatization efforts in Pennsylvania nursing homes. Lindahl also talked about contract negotiations in Westmoreland County and his experience on the Kaiser Permanente strike. Economist with Policy Matters Ohio, Michael Shields, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his recent report on earning wage increases for the working class. Shields discussed how policymakers influence wages and one of the main tools at their disposal for helping the working class improve wages.

00:00 Show Open / Rea Hederman, Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy at The Buckeye Institute, discusses tax and educational aspects of Ohio's new two-year budget. 16:30 Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, discusses tax and educational aspects of Ohio's new two-year budget. 33:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with the new superintendent of Columbus City Schools; presents information about Ohio's teacher shortage; and Kevin Landers has a segment about a Central Ohio school district that is arming staff members to provide another layer of security.

Michael Shields, a Senior Researcher and Economist for Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need to pay Ohio workers a living wage. Shields also talked about some occupations guilty of underpaying workers and what the state of Ohio could do to provide workers with safe and livable employment. Newly re-elected Secretary-Treasurer for the Texas AFL-CIO, Leonard Aguilar, joined the America's Work Force Union podcast to talk about the state eliminating mandatory heat breaks for construction workers in Texas. Aguilar also discussed the need to overturn the state law and an update on the Texas AFL-CIO.

00:00 Show Open / Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's new two-year budget. 29:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents information about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action; the upcoming special election in August; and gun safety issues in Columbus. 53:00 Caitlin Wolcott, Director of Sponsorship & Events at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Shields, Researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's minimum wage. 26:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides an update on the East Palestine train derailment; efforts to curb violence in Columbus; and a look at where all that revenue is going that the state is receiving from sports betting. 56:00 Courtesy of 10-TV, a feature on Columbus television legend Fritz The Nite Owl.

As the Ohio General Assembly continues to debate the education-related measures that are proposed in this year's state budget, it is imperative that every stakeholder has a full understanding of the state of education funding in our state. Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan thinktank, just released a new report digging into the data. The report's author, Dr. Tanisha Pruitt, explains her findings and looks ahead to other education-related research reports that are in the works. READ THE LATEST RESEARCH | Click here to check out Policy Matters Ohio's "Funding Ohio's Future" report, which takes a look at K-12 funding in the state. To see more Policy Matters Ohio reports, click here. OEA'S REACTION TO THE HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET BILL | On April 26, the Ohio House voted to adopt the version of the budget bill that came out of the House Finance Committee as-written. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. Click here to read OEA's press release about the public education investments in the House-passed version of the bill. Featured Education Matters guest: Dr. Tanisha Pruitt, Policy Matters Ohio  Tanisha is serving as a State Policy Fellow and Budget Researcher at Policy Matters Ohio working on examining the state budget through the lens of the K-12 school funding structure, youth safety, and reforming Ohio's criminal legal system.  Currently, Tanisha is responsible for understanding, tracking, and developing expertise on Ohio's K-12 funding formula, its history, and its impact on equity and success. Tanisha is also focused on analyzing the budget funding streams for youth safety and development, and data support for projects related to criminal legal reform.  Tanisha received a PhD in Public Policy and Urban Affairs with a concentration in International Development from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her research interests include, International development and sustainability, closing the achievement gap, school funding and resources, broadband equity and the digital divide, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, sentencing reform, reducing mass incarceration for minority populations, and youth development and outcomes among underserved populations. Tanisha received her bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in Sociology with a minor in Child and family relationships. In 2015, Tanisha received her master's in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Tanisha currently serves as the Co-Founder and President of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Research (NMIR) at Southern University and A & M College, a senior research consultant with Crane R& D research firm, and as a research scholar with the Global Technology Management Partnership research group (GTMP), where she engages in research, conference presentations and publications.  National organization memberships include the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).   SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 18, 2023.The Ohio House passed its version of the state budget on April 26, 2023.

00:00 Show Open / Guillermo Bervejillo, a Senior Fellow with Policy Matters Ohio, discusses state tax policy and proposed changes. 25:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a closer look at the train derailment in East Palestine; the story of a northwest Ohio woman's triumphant win over an opioid addiction; and Richard Solomon profiles black opera singer Justin Swain of Columbus. 49:30 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, talks about the increasing number of young men who are checking out from society.

Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the recent passage of a wage theft ordinance by Cleveland City Council that bans the City of Cleveland from doing business with companies found guilty of wage theft and payroll fraud.    LaborLab Executive Director Bob Funk appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about his organization's efforts to document and report union busting activities across the U.S.

(PUBLIC NEWS SERVUCE) - The annual State of Working Ohio report is out this week and shows the gains made and challenges faced by workers in 2022. The report shows a fast recovery from most of the COVID-19 job losses. Comments from Michael Shields, researcher, Policy Matters Ohio and lead author of the report. How you can connect with us Subscribe to the podcast Ways you can support the show You can get $5 for free if you sign up for Cash App. Check out our latest podcasts Connect with Chris Pugh on social media Ways you can save money Check out our latest contests --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

On the Sound of Ideas, we'll discuss a new Policy Matters Ohio report that digs into the "care response model." Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/across-the-country-communities-try-out-alternative-approaches-to-public-safety.

According to Hannah Halbert, "Public policy put me here." She grew up in rural Kentucky, raised by her mother who held several jobs and wrote obituaries for the local paper. Social Security dependent benefits gave her mom security after losing her dad in a workplace shooting. Later on, her stepdad worked as a coa--l miner in a region where the United Mine Workers ensured good wages and safe workplaces. Hannah would go on to receive a bachelor's degree from Transylvania University, a master's in nonprofit management, and a law degree from Hamline University.rnrnJust over two decades ago, Amy Hanauer started Policy Matters Ohio with a vision to build a more vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive Ohio. In 2020, just before the pandemic hit Ohio, Hannah Halbert took over the reins as the next Executive Director. Hannah first joined Policy Matters in 2010 as a policy liaison in the organization's Columbus office. She led successful efforts to protect unemployment compensation benefits and advocate for workers against wage theft. Today, her life experiences shape her dedication to Policy Matters' mission of building an Ohio where everyone thrives. Hannah also serves on the board of the Central Ohio Worker Center and the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations.rnrnJoin us in Public Square as we learn more about Hannah's journey to Executive Director, what lies ahead for state policy, and how the organization's work has changed (or not) as the statehouse grows more divided.

00:00 Show Open / Scott DiMauro, President of the Ohio Education Association, discusses the 2021-22 school year and the controversy over arming teachers in the classroom. 23:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look at school safety; keeping babies healthy in Ohio; and the five-year anniversary of a tragic accident at the Ohio State Fair that led to changes in ride safety regulations. 47:30 Michael Shields, researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's economy.

(OHIO NEWS CONNECTION) - A new report found dishonest employers steal from some 213,000 people in Ohio each year by paying them less than the minimum wage; and it is just one type of wage theft. According to the analysis from Policy Matters Ohio, other forms of wage theft include nonpayment for all hours worked, not paying time and a half for hours worked overtime, and misclassifying workers as nonsalaried to avoid overtime pay. Ernest Hatton of Cleveland said he experienced wage theft at a time when he was working a security job for nearly 60 hours a week. "My supervisor asked me if I would mind if they would take away eight hours in exchange for a vacation day because payroll couldn't handle the amount of money that they claimed I was going to make, so they needed to offset that," Hatton recounted. "I didn't know that was illegal." Among wage theft victims in Ohio, 8% of victims of wage theft in Ohio earn $11.44 per hour or less. The average victim loses $55 per week, which equals about a quarter of their pay, based on the minimum wage, which amounts to more than $2,800 a year on average. Ways you can help support the show Chase Bank – where you can get a $200 bonus by opening an account and doing a direct deposit. Open an account today at https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&src=N. Ashley Furniture – Save money on your furniture with this coupon. https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/?extole_share_channel=SHARE_LINK&extole_shareable_code=viewfromthepugh5&extole_zone_name=friend_landing_experience Donate to the show – Through CashApp at $ChrisPugh3. Sign up for CashApp – Using the code ZFZWZGF. We will both get $5. https://cash.app/app/ZFZWZGF Get your next project done for $5 through Fiverr – https://fiverraffiliates.com/affiliatev2/#:~:text=https%3A//fvrr.co/3K9Ugiq Follow our podcast hosts on Twitter – Chris Pugh, Craig Shoup, Paul Yanchek, Joe Frost and also follow co-hosts George Thomas and Bob Garver. Read Chris and Craig's professional work – Read C --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

A new report on state tax policies says the wealthiest Ohioans are receiving handouts, while those with the lowest incomes are being asked to pay more and the state is being drained of resources its residents need to prosper. Comments from Guille Bervejillo (GEE-shay [hard G] behr-veh-HEE-show), report author and state policy fellow, Policy Matters Ohio. — Ways you can help support the show Chase Bank – where you can get a $200 bonus by opening an account and doing a direct deposit. Open an account today at https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&src=N. Ashley Furniture – Save money on your furniture with this coupon. https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/?extole_share_channel=SHARE_LINK&extole_shareable_code=viewfromthepugh5&extole_zone_name=friend_landing_experience Donate to the show – Through CashApp at $ChrisPugh3. Enter our featured contests – $250 American Express gift card giveaway (through Feb. 14), $1,000 Target giveaway (through Feb. 27), Win a $500 WalMart gift card (through Feb. 28), Win a $1,000 Best Buy gift card (through March 4) and Win a $1,000 Amazon gift card (through May 22) Sign up for CashApp – Using the code ZFZWZGF. We will both get $5. https://cash.app/app/ZFZWZGF Get your next project done for $5 through Fiverr – https://fiverraffiliates.com/affiliatev2/#:~:text=https%3A//fvrr.co/3K9Ugiq Follow our podcast hosts on Twitter – Chris Pugh, Craig Shoup, Paul Yanchek, Joe Frost and also follow co-hosts George Thomas and Bob Garver. Read Chris and Craig's professional work – Read Chris Pugh's work for the Columbus Dispatch and Cincinnati Enquirer and Craig's work at Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle Share us with your friends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

00:00 Show Open / Guillermo Bervejillo, State Policy Fellow at Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's state income tax policies. 17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents topics that include redistricting, the Reagan Tokes Act, and body cameras. 45:00 Nancy Kuhel, Executive Director of the Clintonville Area Business Association.

Policy Matters Ohio: 'Spend the American Rescue Plan money!'  - Season 2, Episode 19The federal government is giving Ohio schools $4.4 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act for things like hiring more educators and school counselors and for increasing pay to attract and retain the best teachers for our kids. But, staffing issues that started well before the pandemic continue to force schools to move to close for in-person instruction now. According to the research institute Policy Matters Ohio, the American Rescue Plan money could make a big difference in that situation. MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Featured Education Matters guest: David Pryer, Policy Matters Ohio Tanisha is serving as a State Policy Fellow at Policy Matters Ohio working on examining the state budget through the lens of the K-12 school funding structure, workforce development, and reforming Ohio's cash bail system.  Currently, Tanisha is responsible for understanding, tracking, and developing expertise on Ohio's K-12 funding formula, its history, and its impact on equity and success. Tanisha is also focused on analyzing the budget funding streams for workforce development spending, and data support for projects related to bail and justice reform in the state.  Tanisha received a PhD in Public Policy and Urban Affairs with a concentration in International Development from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her research interests include, International development and sustainability, closing the achievement gap, school funding and resources, broadband equity and the digital divide, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, sentencing reform, reducing mass incarceration for minority populations, and youth development and outcomes among underserved populations. Tanisha received her bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in Sociology with a minor in Child and family relationships. In 2015, Tanisha received her master's in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Tanisha currently serves as the Co-Founder and President of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Research (NMIR) at Southern University and A & M College, a senior research consultant with Crane R& D research firm, and as a research scholar with the Global Technology Management Partnership research group  (GTMP), where she engages in research, conference presentations and publications.  National organization memberships include the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  Previously, Tanisha has held a number of internship positions for the advancement of her studies and career, most notable being, a member of the Inaugural class of the Louisiana Governor Fellowship program where Tanisha was immersed in Louisiana politics and policy innovation. Tanisha also served as a Political Affairs intern with The Borgen Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating global poverty through effective lobbying and fundraising efforts. Tanisha was also a Summer Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow at Educational Testing Services (ETS), the largest non-profit educational organization in the world, where she worked on educational policy reform initiatives. The culmination of these experiences created a passion for state policy work to alleviate issues occurring at the state level, which led to her interest for the CBPP fellowship. She believes that working at an influential organization such as Policy Matters Ohio will help her to develop the necessary understanding of state budget and policy work, and create the opportunity to influence policy decisions and develop initiatives to help improve the outcomes for all Ohioians. Alleviating the disparities within the education and criminal justice systems and service to her community are the forces that drive everything that Tanisha achieves.  Click here to read Policy Matters Ohio's recent blog post | 'ARPA can stem the teacher shortage and keep schools open'Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on February 9, 2022

An annual pay raise has kicked-in for Ohio's minimum-wage workers, who will now earn $9.30 per hour, about $2 more than the federal minimum wage. The $0.50 hourly increase is the largest since 2006, when a ballot initiative indexed the minimum wage to inflation. Hannah Halbert, executive director of Policy Matters Ohio, noted had Congress done the same when it set the federal minimum wage in 1968, it would now be worth about $13 an hour, and she pointed out $9.30 amounts to just over $19,000 annually for a full-time worker. "That's still more than $2,000 under the poverty guidelines for a family of three," Halbert explained. "Even if they're working full time, playing by the rules, doing what they can, they're still not going to be able to break that poverty threshold." Ohio is among nine states where a 2022 minimum-wage increase is tied to the cost of living. California's hit $15 Jan. 1, as part of an incremental increase. Eight other states are also in the process of incrementally raising their minimum-wage amounts to $15 an hour. According to Policy Matters Ohio, raising Ohio's minimum hourly wage to $15 by 2026 would benefit 1.6 million workers. Halbert is convinced it would help the overall economy and reduce income inequality. "Thirty-six percent of working women in Ohio would see a pay increase, and 44% of Black working Ohioans would also see an increase," Halbert outlined. "Raising the wage really does help clear up some of these drivers of inequality in the low-wage system." Halbert emphasized the impact of the pandemic on job market data makes it difficult to determine just how many Ohioans are affected by the 2022 increase. Some 84,000 workers benefited from a $0.15 minimum-wage adjustment in 2019. Reporting by Ohio News Connection in association with Media in the Public Interest and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre and National Labor Relations Representative Nate Whiteman were featured on today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast. They spoke about Medicare advantage plans, how Humana strives to offer the best medicare plans possible and healthcare benefits covering wellness plans. Policy Matters Ohio Research Director Zach Schiller was also featured on today's episode. He discussed how cutting off additional federal unemployment benefits early had little to no impact on unemployment numbers in those states. He later discussed how federal unemployment supplemental benefits may be handled in the future.

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In this episode Geoff talks with Amanda Woodrum of Policy Matters Ohio about her organizing work reimagining Appalachia. incorporating voices from around the region, reimagine Appalachia has built a blueprint that lays a way to a 21st century Appalachia. Amanda Woodrum is a Senior Researcher focusing on issues found at the intersection of health, equity and the economy. After living in New York City and experiencing 9/11, she returned to Ohio determined to make the state the kind of place she wanted to live. She joined Policy Matters Ohio in 2007 after receiving a master's degree in economics and a law degree from the University of Akron. She conducts research on the role transportation, energy, health and anti-poverty policy can play to promote a more sustainable and equitable economy in Ohio.

In this episode you'll hear from Michael Shields, a researcher with Policy Matters Ohio, as he discusses how to ensure that we drive an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that is inclusive of everyone. Discover the groups that have been particularly impacted by the pandemic and how to help workers regain their bargaining power.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Shields, a researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, discusses Ohio's economy and job situation. 17:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides updates on the bribery scandal in the state legislature, the special election coming up on Tuesday for a Congressional seat in Central Ohio, and the story of a Union County woman who spent more than a week in a coma from Covid-19. 37:30 Dr. Parker Huston, a clinical psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, discusses the "On Our Sleeves" program which he oversees.

As it happens every two years, the 2022-23 state budget was passed in late June after months of debate in both the Ohio House and Senate. The state budget ultimately determines how public resources will be spent on many things our communities need: K-12 public schools, health and human services, local governments, public transit, libraries, economic development, and more.rnrnThis particular budget comes on the heels of the state's reopening after public health precautions were put in place due to COVID-19; making it one of the most vital tools to help address some of the alarming disparities and challenges Ohioans faced during the course of the pandemic. Behind all the numbers, mandates, and packages - what does it mean for everyday Ohioans and our communities?rnrnJoin us for our virtual Friday Forum as we decode the state budget with Hannah Halbert, Executive Director at Policy Matters Ohio; Greg Lawson, Research Fellow at the Buckeye Institute; and Andy Chow, Journalist/Producer with the Statehouse News Bureau.

Daniel Ortiz, Outreach Director for Policy Matters Ohio, and Community Organizer Jennifer Lumpkin, join the program to discuss why civic engagement is so important to a community and why leaders should care about engaging the community in the decision making process. Discover some of the challenges and opportunities when it comes to civic engagement and the importance of including the voices of community members in policy-making. Jennifer and Daniel share their thoughts about how organizations can fully utilize the funds being made available through the American Rescue Plan, and reveal the concept and practice of participatory budgeting.

SIGN THE PETITION | Tell Ohio's policymakers to fairly and fully fund public schools for Ohio's families now.No matter where they live or what they look like, all of Ohio's kids deserve a public school that inspires their creativity, unlocks their potential, and nurtures their dreams. But for years, certain politicians have pitted parents against teachers and communities against each other while they drain resources from our public schools to give tax cuts and tax breaks to the wealthy few and corporations.A broad bipartisan majority in the Ohio House and a coalition of public school parents, educators, administrators, and community members support the Fair School Funding Plan in the House's budget bill. This legislation has been developed and vetted, with public input, over the last three and a half years.What would the bipartisan, House-passed Fair School Funding Plan mean for your local district? Click here to find out.But certain leaders in the Ohio Senate chose to push a budget that sells out our opportunity to create a long-term school funding solution for continued giveaways to corporations and failed charter schools. The Senate plan was written behind closed doors and released to the public less than a month before the state's budget deadline, without public input and no public support.Ohioans are coming together to demand our elected officials fund our future and pass the Fair School Funding plan.On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the Ohio Education Association joined with its partners in the All in for Ohio Kids coalition for a press rally at the Ohio Statehouse to deliver a message to lawmakers that they need to fund our future and back the Fair School Funding Plan in this year's budget. Featured guests:  2:00 - Zach Jones7th grade teacher at Mansfield Middle School and member of Mansfield School Employees Association, an Ohio Education Association local affiliate 5:45 - Shauntina ThorntonMath and social studies teacher at Nathan Hale PreK-8 school in Cleveland and member of Cleveland Teachers Union, an affiliate of the Ohio Federation of Teachers 8:30 - Rev. Daniel HughesCincinnati Faith Organizer, AMOS Project 10:40 - Taylor PenningtonParent in Lima, Ohio, and organizer with the Ohio Organizing Collaborative 15:30 - Emily HatfieldTreasurer/CFO, Olentangy Schools Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents approximately 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students.  This episode was recorded in June, 2021.

United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar was one of the guests on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Build Back Better mantra and the American Jobs Plan, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., changes to the NLRB and the For The People Act. Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patton was also featured on today's episode. She spoke about issues with school funding in Ohio, the major impact that school vouchers have on public schools, quality of education in districts with lower property values and fixing funding plans for the state's public schools.

Join us as we discuss local environmental policy with Policy Matters Ohio and the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy. 

In his First Address to a Joint Session of Congress in April 2021, President Joe Biden cited a report that 55 corporations paid $0 in federal income tax. Some after a year of record-breaking profit. I read the report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy and sat down with Executive Director Amy Hanauer to break down how Nike owes less in federal income tax than I do, how justice flows from equitable tax policy, and what the Biden administration is doing to fund our government. Follow along on the internet: https://www.instagram.com/tcbrpod/ https://twitter.com/TCBRpod https://thatcantberight.substack.com/p/coming-soon   Follow Rhian on the internet: https://twitter.com/RhiansHope https://www.instagram.com/rhianshope https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@rhianshope Connect with ITEP: https://twitter.com/iteptweets Read the report: https://itep.org/55-profitable-corporations-zero-corporate-tax/ Recommended read: https://bookshop.org/lists/we-re-talking-about-taxes-with-amy-hanauer More about Amy: Amy Hanauer joined ITEP in 2020, bringing nearly 30 years of experience working to create economic policy that advances social justice. Prior to joining ITEP/CTJ, Amy founded and developed Policy Matters Ohio, opened a Milwaukee office for the think tank COWS, helping place women in unionized manufacturing jobs, and in the early 1990s, worked for Wisconsin State Senator (now U.S. Rep) Gwendolynne Moore's office, defending the safety net for Wisconsin families. Amy holds multiple leadership posts at the national level, including as a board member for both The American Prospect and Demos Action. She received her Master of Public Administration from the Lafollette Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a bachelor's degree in government from Cornell University.

00:00 Show Open / Michael Shields, a researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, discusses their annual State of Working Ohio. 17:55 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend has updates on the bribery scandal at the Statehouse and security for the upcoming election, as well as comments from Governor Mike DeWine about schools reporting Coronavirus cases. 40:35 Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses pandemic-related issues. 52:30 Governor Mike DeWine addresses rumors on the Internet about the government setting up camps to quarantine people during the pandemic.

00:00 Show Opens with State Rep. Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati), sponsor of a bill to allow sports betting in Ohio. 10:50 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott Light reviews Governor Mike DeWine's updates on the pandemic, as well as criticism over the state's unemployment compensation system. He also talks with Michael Jones, President-Elect of Columbus Realtors, and Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio. 36:00 Ben Miller, the Chief Strategy Officer with Well Being Trust, discusses deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide. 43:50 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, talks about therapists and how they deal with their own depression / pressure.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Nadine Gracia, Executive VP of the Trust for America's Health, discussing funding of public health in the U.S. 11:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Scott light talks with Ohio mayors and welcomes guests from the Buckeye Institute and Policy Matters Ohio to discuss how the pandemic is being handled by governmental entities. 33:00 U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, discusses smoking and campaigns to help people quit. 44:20 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, provides an update on his agency's role in helping people deal with the pandemic.

On this week's 'Columbus Perspective,' Brent LaLonde with the Arnold Sports Festival talks about the upcoming event, next weekend (starts at 0:38). Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council, discusses workplace safety and the rise of workplace fatalities nationwide (starts at 10:21). State Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton); Matt Borges, former Chair of Ohio Republican Party; and Hanna Halbert, Director of Policy Matters Ohio discuss the future of Ohio's death penalty and the presidential race (starts at 21:00). And Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discussing activities of his agency and dealing with over-bearing personality types (starts at 43:22).

Welcome to Ring of Fire Radio, on today's show… Amy Hanauer, from Policy Matters Ohio, will join us to explain why last November's big win for Democrats will lead to big changes in state houses across the country. Heather “Digby” Parton from Salon join me to break down the biggest news of the week.