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Rising cost of living leaves Ohio families financially strained

New Data Shows Most Ohio Families Struggle to Achieve Economic Security

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

New data: Nearly half of Ohio families don’t make enough to meet basic living costs—even if they’re above the poverty line. For single parents, it’s nearly 90%.

OHIO

Ohio Democrats propose letting voters sign up to always use absentee ballots

by Ohio Capital JournalAugust 13, 2025August 15, 2025

streamlining mail-in voting and reducing paperwork for frequent absentee voters.

OHIO

Ohio’s Black Laws

by Dan Biddle - Equal Justice InitiativeMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Ohio’s “Black Laws” barred Black people from voting, testifying in court, and owning property, leading to the displacement of thousands of Black residents and making it difficult for them to find employment.

Mayor Justin M. Bibb signs executive order enacting municipal cabinet for youth and families

Cleveland

Cleveland mayor unveils municipal cabinet to boost youth well-being and community support

by Terricha PhillipsApril 4, 2025April 7, 2025

Mayor Justin M. Bibb has signed an executive order enacting a Municipal Cabinet for Youth and Families to ensure the city’s youth have the skills and tools to become future leaders.

EQUITY, FAMILY & FRIENDS, family/relationship

Ohio’s child care sector faces challenges: High costs, staffing shortages, and reduced wages

by Ohio Capital JournalSeptember 28, 2024March 22, 2025

New analysis reveals child care challenges in Ohio, including high costs and staffing shortages. State actions aim to address these issues.

EDUCATION AND CAREERS, Election 2024, Election24, Elections/voting, GOVERNMENT, Let's Vote CLE (2020)

JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a ‘fact of life’ and calls for better security

by The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2024March 25, 2025

JD Vance calls for better school security in response to school shootings, arguing that hardening security is the best way to prevent future tragedies.

MONEY

Black women are paid less and experience higher maternal mortality rates, according to report

by Ohio Capital JournalJuly 14, 2024March 22, 2025

Black women in Ohio are paid less, experience higher maternal mortality rates, and are more likely to be harmed by systems that are currently in place, according to a new report from Policy Matters of Ohio.