Posted May 15, 2021 in eNews
295,000: Although Gov. DeWine announced Ohio will soon stop accepting the federal government’s $300-per-month supplemental unemployment benefit, the state has 295,000 fewer jobs than before the pandemic started. The $300 supplement has been a lifeline for Ohioans, putting money in their pockets and supporting businesses even as many temporarily closed down or slowed operations. As Hannah Halbert explained, the best way for employers to attract new workers is to pay a good wage and offer decent benefits. Michael Shields made similar points on WCPN’s the Sound of Ideas, where he was joined by other workers and worker advocates, including Rosa, from the Northeast Ohio Worker Center.
DeWine signs bills into law DeWine Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the following bills into law Saturday.
House Bill 67, sponsored by Representatives Tom Brinkman and Brigid Kelly, creates the veterinarian student debt assistance program, and grants vet education credits for free spay and neuter services.
House Bill 136, sponsored by Representative Brett Hudson Hillyer, prohibits the death penalty if offender was mentally ill at time of offense.
House Bill 150, sponsored by Representative Derek Merrin, reduces taxes on new banks and mortgage lenders.
House Bill 263, sponsored by Representative Kyle Koehler, revises occupation license restrictions for former criminals.
House Bill 264, sponsored by Representatives Shane Wilkin and Michael O Brien, refinances loans for water and waste water infrastructure projects.