November Newsletter
Check Us Out! Ohio Poverty Law Center launched its new “refreshed” website last week. On our new mobile-friendly site, you will find current news and… Read More »November Newsletter
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October Newsletter
October Newsletter SNAP Benefits EBT Card Photos The General Assembly began hearing testimony on HB58 and SB165, identical bills that would require all Electronic… Read More »October Newsletter
September Newsletter
We Need Your Help! The legislature returns this week from its summer break. There are several bills pending that will help remove barriers to employment… Read More »September Newsletter
August Newsletter
Nearly 70,000 Ohioans on the Road to Getting Their Driver’s Licenses The Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative was a success! 76,669 individuals had reinstatement fees waived… Read More »August Newsletter
State Budget Recap
After a 17-Day Extension, the Ohio Budget is Finalized On Wednesday, July 17, the House and the Senate approved the conference committee report on the… Read More »State Budget Recap
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative The driver’s license reinstatement fee amnesty initiative was created by the legislature to allow the BMV to forgive reinstatement… Read More »FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
January Newsletter
County JFS Offices Can Use PRC Funds to Help During the Shutdown Although there is temporary agreement to end the federal government shutdown, the future… Read More »January Newsletter
August Update
And the Survey Said…. A recent survey of more than 100 legal aid attorneys in Ohio identified lack of good employment opportunities and low wages… Read More »August Update
Ohio’s Proposed Medicaid Work Requirement is a Misguided Policy
On Friday, February 16, the Governor’s office released its Medicaid waiver application for public a 30-day public comment period. As directed by the legislature, the… Read More »Ohio’s Proposed Medicaid Work Requirement is a Misguided Policy
Ohio Poverty Law Center Requests improved Medicaid EPSDT rule in Ohio Department of Medicaid Public Hearing
On Friday September 15th, former legal aid client Amber McCullough testified alongside the Ohio Poverty Law Center before the Ohio Department of Medicaid about her… Read More »Ohio Poverty Law Center Requests improved Medicaid EPSDT rule in Ohio Department of Medicaid Public Hearing