By: John R. Corlett, Visiting Senior Fellow Dylan Armstrong, Public Policy Fellow Kyle Thompson, Public Policy Assistant State capital budget activities, at least in one chamber of the Ohio General Assembly, are getting off to an earlier start than usual. That’s because Ohio House Finance Chair Jay Edwards (R-Athens) is asking groups to submit their...
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Ohio public policy developments we’re grateful for
By: Staff, Public Policy We are excited to share our inaugural blog post on what we are thankful for…the policy edition. We often share updates on health and human services policies, but they aren’t always positive. With this blog, we focused on a few of (but not all) the policy developments that help move Ohio...
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Changes to Remote Opioid Treatment Regulations and House Bill 300
Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) operating in Ohio are subject to federal and state regulations. At the federal level, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 8 regulate Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders, standards,...
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Comments on proposed TANF regulations due December 1
Perhaps one of the wonkiest activities as a nonpartisan think tank is submitting comments in the rulemaking process, both at the state and federal levels. Right now, there is an opportunity to comment on some significant changes proposed for the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Last month, the Administration for Children and...
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Five Things we learned from the Glenn College Leadership Forum
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...
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Department of Children and Youth: supports, goals, and leadership
By: Kyle Thompson and Tara Britton Governor Mike DeWine signed the budget for FY (Fiscal Year) 2024-2025 into law on July 5, 2023. The enacted version of this budget funds many different programs and initiatives in Ohio for the next biennium. Community Solutions published several pieces earlier this year covering the final budget for several...
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OneOhio Recovery Foundation: How’d we get here and what’s been done?
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation was formed to support the OhioOhio plan, after the 2021 opioid settlement awarded Ohio around $2 Billion dollars for opioid crisis recovery. The Foundation is tasked with distributing 55 percent of Ohio’s opioid settlement funds over the next two decades. The rest will go directly to the state and local governments....
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Employees may avoid the benefit cliff with the new Benefit Bridge Employer Pilot Program
The Benefit Bridge Employer Pilot Program is a new two-year initiative established in the state’s biennial budget, H.B. 33. The budget includes $3.0 million for FY 2024 and $5.0 million for FY 2025 for the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (JFS) to support this program. The Benefit Bridge Employer Pilot Program will provide...
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Ohio cities are getting more diverse; rural areas are not
When you have a good idea, own it. When you borrow a good idea, give credit! Credit for this next good idea came from a caller on a radio show a few weeks ago. I was driving through the beautiful hills of Southeastern Ohio listening to an interview with Dr. William Frey, a researcher at...