Policy Matters Ohio

Unaccountable elected officials have no reason to make policy that benefits everyday Ohioans. HB 472 will make elected officials even less accountable than they already are, by making it harder for Ohioans to vote. Join Ohio Voter Rights Coalition (and thousands of your fellow Ohioans) in urging Governor Mike DeWine to veto HB 472 today.

Tell Governor DeWine to Veto House Bill 472 Last week, the Ohio legislature passed House Bill 472, a bill that was originally intended to provide needed ID free of charge for the homeless but was weaponized to include convoluted and insecure new ID requirements for voting by mail. The bill was rushed, poorly thought out, punitive to voters an...

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On Thursday, federal agents raided the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative and attempted to question and intimidate OOC staff, board, and leaders around the state. Above all, we are grateful that our friends, allies, and partners in OOC are safe.

OOC has spent years helping Ohioans build power for racial and economic justice. The democratic, multi-racial coalitions they foster are joyful, powerful, and people-centered. OOC’s work and existence are a reminder that solidarity wins.

If you know the OOC leaders, it will come as no surprise that they aren’t backing down. In the coming days and weeks, they will continue their transformative work of helping people — especially Black people — exercise their freedom to vote. For more on how you can get involved, visit their website: www.ohorganizing.org

For two decades, Ohio Organizing Collaborative has worked to ensure that every Ohioan has a voice in our democracy.

We are proud of our work, stand by our program and staff, and will not be deterred from carrying out our vital mission.

Ohio's GA is at it again, attempting to roll back child labor protections--this time by tacking on language to an education bill, Substitute House Bill 455. This legislation is moving quickly, so email your Senator now and tell them to cut that provision. (Details and ready-to-send email template are at the link.)

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Have an opinion about data centers??? Now's the time to call your legislators:

Ohio data center policy is taking shape. Tell legislators to protect communities, workers, and public resources. - Policy Matters Ohio Ohio’s legislature will likely advance a package of data center provisions next week, after a series of hearings in the Senate Energy Committee next week. The committee is accepting all testimony for two hearings on Tuesday. The details of the legislation are unclear, but Ohio lawmakers have a wid...

Ohio Charter School Educators Ratify Union Contracts After Years of Negotiations COLUMBUS/CLEVELAND — Educators at two Ohio charter schools, Menlo Park Academy and KIPP Columbus, have just ratified their first union contracts after years of negotiations.“We are thrilled that we were finally able to reach a contract agreement that addresses many of the issues that caused us t...