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GM’s decision to end production at the Lordstown Plant has been the recent topic of discussion at local, state, and national levels. Elected officials and business leaders are working to mitigate the effects that the closure will have on local workers and Northeast Ohio’s economy. The Lordstown Plant was built in 1966, providing stable employment…

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The 2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference was a successful one with elected officials, policy professionals, and those interested in business and government in attendance. Nearly 200 people attended the conference at Quaker Station at the University of Akron on Tuesday, April 23.   Speakers covered issues relating to civility in politics, early childhood experiences, and…

On March 15, Governor Mike DeWine released his budget proposal for fiscal years 2020-2021. During his announcement, DeWine emphasized the importance of investing in Ohio now and being proactive in tackling the state’s most pressing issues. This includes investing in children’s health and education, metal health and substance abuse services, workforce development and skills-training, and…

Governor DeWine had lots to say about water quality at the 2019 Impact Ohio Toledo Regional Conference. This event marked Impact Ohio’s second year in Toledo, and thanks to collaboration with local government and business, it was one of Impact Ohio’s most successful events yet. With 230 people in attendance, and media coverage from across…

On March 5th Ohio Governor Mike DeWine addressed all Ohioans in the State of the State. Governor DeWine spoke to the variety of policy priorities his administration will be focusing on in the coming years. DeWine opened his speech by calling on Ohio to increase investments in failing infrastructure, asking for $1.2 billion dollars, or…

In 2018, business taxpayers were given the option to file a central municipal net profits tax return with the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) instead of with the Ohio municipalities in which the business taxpayers operate.  The Ohio General Assembly’s biennial budget bill last session provided taxpayers with this option, and also provided that the Ohio…

At the Impact Ohio 2019 Toledo Regional Conference, attendees will hear from three panels of experts on issues important to the Toledo area. The first policy session of the day, Improving Childhood Experiences to Improve Communities, will begin at 9:15 AM. A panel of experts will discuss the importance of children’s health, education, and early…