If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. – Nelson Mandela My colleague, Natasha Takyi-Micah kicked off the blog series for National Minority Health Month detailing its history, and present-day relevance to eradicating health...
The Center for Community Solutions published research identifying levies that were on the ballot for the March primary election. Eleven counties across the state had 13 health and human service levies up for a vote. Eleven of the thirteen levies passed. Below is a table with a total breakdown. Eleven counties across the state had...
Previous research at The Center for Community Solutions analyzed disparities distinctly experienced by people in Appalachian and rural counties of the state. Across many health, economic, and social indicators, people in these regions also suffer from higher rent burden, poverty, and less diverse political representation. Behavioral health disparities exist in Appalachia and rural areas as...
There will be 13 health and human services levies in 11 counties on the March 19th primary ballot. Health and human service levies in this primary include behavioral health, developmental disabilities, senior services, children’s services, and health departments. Proposed property tax levies across Ohio use mills, which is used to portray the amount of money a...
Late last year, the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) passed IT-17, an administrative policy that would provide planning, implementation, privacy, and governance requirements for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The policy broadly authorizes the use and implementation of AI while also instituting a framework that will protect Ohioans’ data, with emphasis on Integrity...
In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by the Biden Administration to support communities recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARPA also created two funds, the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. These funds were set to be disbursed across the U.S. with the intention...
On October 30th, 2023, President Biden released an Executive Order (EO) meant to help America take leadership in managing risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EO is not exclusive to generative AI, but it applies to the definition of AI which was defined in 15 USC 9401(3) as any machine-based system that can make recommendations,...
The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University hosted its annual leadership forum on October 27th. The Glenn College Leadership Forum is an annual one-day conference which is designed to connect professionals working in the public and nonprofit sector. The event consists of keynote talks and breakout sessions led by experts...
The Great Minds Fellowship provides students with career growth opportunities while helping communities in Ohio to better treat individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This program is especially needed because of the high prevalence of mental health issues among Ohioans. Nearly 600,000 Ohio adults suffer from serious mental illness. Nearly 600,000 Ohio adults...
When the budget season began, I did not know what to expect. I have done extensive research and advocacy on various policy topics since joining Community Solutions, but this was going to be a new experience. The budget plays a HUGE role in supporting programs across the state and influences administrative structure in different state...
