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Ohio lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 50, legislation that would allow teenagers to work longer hours during the school week. While the intention may be to support families facing financial hardship, this proposal raises serious concerns about how it could impact the long-term success, development, and well-being of Ohio’s young people. We know many families are struggling to make ends meet. The rising cost of living means some households depend on income from teen workers to help with...

The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (OLBCF), Ohio’s only Black-led, nonpartisan statewide policy and research foundation, is calling on the community, corporate partners, and philanthropic institutions for immediate support to sustain its vital work on behalf of Black Ohioans. Despite its nonpartisan mission and focus on public policy, OLBCF is being directly impacted by the nation’s changing funding climate, where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are under attack and...

OLBCF acknowledges Governor DeWine’s announcement of $25 million in emergency food assistance to help families affected by the potential federal SNAP suspension. While appreciated, this effort does not meet the scale of need facing Ohioans. Ohio has over 1.5 million SNAP recipients, yet this funding reaches only 63,000 people which is less than 5% of those who rely on these benefits. That leaves more than 1.4 million Ohioans at risk of going hungry starting tomorrow. If Ohio can allocate $600...