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The Buckeye Institute: Ohio’s Medicaid Waiver Request is First Step to Fixing a Broken System

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The Buckeye Institute issued a statement on the submission of the Medicaid work and community engagement waiver by the Ohio Department of Medicaid. “Ohio’s waiver request is an important step in reforming the state’s health care system, and while we applaud this initial step, we are disappointed that the waiver is not part of a broader and bolder Medicaid reform package…This waiver is a good start, but Ohio should continue to reform and improve its Medicaid program to help lift people up and out of the program while protecting the traditional and vulnerable Medicaid population.”

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“The Buckeye Institute: Ohio’s Job Market Shows Positive Signs, Further Reforms Needed to Make Ohio a National Leader”

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The Buckeye Institute commented on newly released unemployment data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, pointing out the positive signs, saying, “Ohio…has experienced positive job growth. Yet, another month of an unchanged labor force participation rate once again implies that some individuals are still not searching for jobs. Reforms to occupational licensing, and an end to preferential tax credits…would further expand Ohio’s job market and help Ohio reach its goal of being a national leader in job creation.”

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The Buckeye Institute Files Amicus Brief in Tennessee First Amendment Case

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The Buckeye Institute has filed a new amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case Thomas v. Schroer, arguing that it is a violation of the First Amendment for the government to discriminate against outdoor advertisements and signs based on the sign’s message. “While we all enjoy a scenic drive and beautiful roadways, the First Amendment is even more precious to Americans and its protections must not be violated in the name of highway beautification.”

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The Buckeye Institute Praises Effort to Continue Rolling Back Red Tape

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The Buckeye Institute issued the following statement on legislative proposals designed to reduce regulatory burdens on Ohioans, saying, “Senate President Larry Obhof and the leadership of both chambers should be commended for continuing to go after red tape that strangles Ohio businesses and makes it difficult for people to begin working in the career of their choice…The proposals being considered by senators Peterson, McColley, and Wilson and Representative Roegner are a step in the right direction.”

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The Buckeye Institute: Emergency Workers Who Help Ohio in Times of Disaster Should be Thanked Not Burdened with Red Tape

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The Buckeye Institute testified before the Ohio Senate Ways and Means Committee on House Bill 133, where it outlined the onerous nature of Ohio’s “byzantine local tax policies and its arcane occupational licensing regime” and questioned why Ohio would extend “its failed policies to men and women from other states who have come to help restore our power, our water, and rebuild our infrastructure in the days after a disaster.”

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The Buckeye Institute Identifies $1.8 Billion in Tax Loopholes that Should be Closed

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The Buckeye Institute released a list of $1.8 billion in tax loopholes that should be reviewed by the Ohio’s Tax Expenditure Review Committee and considered for elimination to simplify Ohio’s tax code and reduce Ohio’s tax rate. “Ohio has made progress in recent years to improve the state’s tax system. Yet, more can be done to build on that success and to further strengthen Ohio’s job creation climate. That is why the work of the Tax Expenditure Review Committee is so important.”

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The Buckeye Institute Reacts to Proposed Increase to Ohio’s Overtime Threshold

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The Buckeye Institute issued a statement regarding the proposal to raise the threshold for salaried employees to be eligible for overtime, saying, “All Ohioans should earn a fair wage for the work they do. Unfortunately, this proposed increase to the overtime threshold will not accomplish this laudable goal. Employers will look for ways to ensure there are no net increases to their employee costs, including lowering base salaries and layoffs.”

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The Buckeye Institute Names Dr. Andrew Kidd as New Economist with its Economic Research Center

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The Buckeye Institute announced that Andrew J. Kidd, Ph.D., has joined its Economic Research Center as a senior level economist. In this role, Kidd will conduct and produce original economic research that looks at and analyzes the impact of state and federal policies on peoples’ lives and on the economy. “We are pleased to have Dr. Kidd join our team and help lead our efforts to produce reliable economic research and data analysis that looks at how government policies and proposals impact state budgets and our wallets.”

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The Buckeye Institute: Ohio’s Unemployment Rate and Job Growth Moving in the Right Direction

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The Buckeye Institute commented on newly released employment data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, saying, “Ohio’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend from 4.7 percent in January to 4.5 percent in February, showing positive trends in the state’s labor market. The report also revealed a relatively unchanged labor force participation rate, which implies that those who were searching for jobs found them. This is good news for job seekers.”

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The Buckeye Institute Highlights New Research on Negative Economic Impact of Ohio’s Growing Regulatory System

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At a press conference with Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof and Dr. James Broughel, a research fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, The Buckeye Institute’s president and chief executive officer Robert Alt highlighted the negative impact of government regulations on Ohio’s economic growth and the burden of occupational licensing specifically, saying, “We have long known that Ohio’s regulatory system is hurting our economy and hurting Ohio workers.”

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