Learn how the 2023 farm bill is constructed, the components that are debated and how the outcome will impact communities. The farm bill is a massive piece of legislation covering programs ranging from healthy food access for low-income families to sustainable farming practices. Hear updates from Ohio-based speakers about their advocacy efforts.
Learn about education investments in the state’s budget and other priority bills, explore early learning budget provisions and hear from early childhood education practitioners.
Join experts in the field for two upcoming webinars (March 7 & 16) to learn about the health impacts of the ongoing toxic petrochemicals disaster in East Palestine, Ohio and the policy change needed to protect the communities living in the path of toxic petrochemical transport.
This community foundation listserv query gathers information about creating a pass-thru fund at the bequest of a school district for a PAC fund/levy.
The December Education Initiative meeting provided an update on the Ohio General Assembly’s education priorities during the lame duck session. The meeting discussion focused on a bill that would restructure the Ohio Department of Education and State Board of Education.
This webinar recording shares the Ohio General Assembly’s lame duck session priorities and what it means for Philanthropy Ohio’s legislative agenda, funder’s work and local communities. Byers, Minton & Associates provided an update on Ohio’s post-election policy landscape; legislation in Philanthropy Ohio’s priority areas of health, housing and education; and previewed expectations for the next biennium.
The September meeting reviewed and reflected on Philanthropy Ohio's policy engagement and partnerships since the Education Initiative began in 2005. Attendees of this working session provided input as we refresh and refocus our education policy agenda for the next biennium. Shaun Yoder, the Ohio Department of Education’s former chief strategy officer & director of external partnerships, discussed the impact of Philanthropy Ohio’s collaborative work and stakeholder engagement. Executive in Residence Claudia Herrold facilitated a strategic conversation to identify vital education policy issues, accomplishments, remaining work and opportunities for impact.
At the September meeting, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio shared a report on the growing gap between wages and rising rent across the state and their proposal to invest Ohio’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds in affordable housing, particularly for the state's most vulnerable residents. The program recording shares how funders can support housing stability policies during this fall’s lame duck session and the upcoming legislative session.
