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
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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
OPLC Joins With Other Consumer Advocates in Changing Lifeline language in Budget Bill.
The Ohio Poverty law Center (OPLC) joins with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Pro Seniors, and Communities United for Action (represented… Read More »OPLC Joins With Other Consumer Advocates in Changing Lifeline language in Budget Bill.
Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion and in opposition to work requirements that were included in Sub. HB 49.
Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion… Read More »Attorney Mike Smalz testified on behalf of the Ohio Poverty Law Center and Ohio Consumers of Health Coverage in support of continuing Ohio’s Medicaid expansion and in opposition to work requirements that were included in Sub. HB 49.