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Archive of News Releases
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House Budget Leaves Door Open to Make Ohioans Healthier
April 18, 2013
The Ohio House today passed its version state budget bill (HB59). The provision to extend health coverage to 275,000 Ohioans that was included in the Governor’s budget was left out in the House version, but an amendment on the floor was passed that allows the Kasich Administration the ability to pursue alternative options to extend healthcare coverage to 275,000 Ohioans. Download... -
Ohioans Stand Together for Coverage
April 16, 2013
Over a thousand Ohioans came together to stand up and join hands forming a circle around the Statehouse to pray for changes in the state budget to make Ohio communities healthier. A diverse community came together to pray that lawmakers choose people over politics and extend health coverage to 275,000 Ohioans in the state budget. Download... -
Governor's Plan to Extend Health Care Strengthens Ohioans and Ohio's Economy
February 19, 2013
This evening, Governor Kasich discussed his vision for Ohio in the State of the State address. The Governor highlighted his decision to include the extension of health coverage to 275,000 Ohioans in his proposed state budget. This decision will strengthen Ohio’s health care economy, improve the health of thousands of families and communities, and continue comprehensive reforms to Ohio Medicaid. Download... -
Advocates for Ohio's Future Praises the Governor for expanding Medicaid
February 04, 2013
This afternoon, Governor Kasich announced his decision to include the expansion of Medicaid eligibility in his proposed budget. This decision will strengthen Ohio’s health care economy, improve the health of thousands of families and communities, and continue comprehensive reforms to Ohio Medicaid. Download... -
Medicaid Expansion Will Strengthen Ohio's Communities and Economy
January 15, 2013
A new study finds that Medicaid expansion will reduce the number of uninsured in Ohio, increase Ohio employment and earnings, help local governments and lower health care costs for Ohio employers and residents. The analysis was presented by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, The Ohio State University, the Urban Institute and Regional Economic Models, Inc. Download... -
Census Shows Health Care Coverage Expands, Household Income Declines
September 12, 2012
Household income declined nationally, even though more young people now have access to health care according to Census Bureau figures released today on income, poverty, and health insurance. 46.2 million Americans remain in poverty across the nation. Download... -
AOF names new State Director
August 16, 2012
Advocates for Ohio’s Future (AOF) announced Thursday that Will Petrik, a health and human service advocate with experience in organizing and public relations, has been appointed as its State Director. He was succeeded by Scott Britton, who is stepping down after 2 years at the helm. Download... -
AOF praises US Supreme Court historic health care decision
June 28, 2012
Advocates for Ohio's Future applauded the US Supreme Court decision today that will enhance the health and quality of life of Ohioans. Download... -
Advocates for Ohio's Future praises new presumptive eligibility rules
June 05, 2012
Advocates for Ohio's Future today commended Governor John Kasich, the Office of Health Transformation, and lawmakers for improving pregnant women’s and children’s access to health care by expanding so-called “presumptive eligibility.” Download... -
AOF praises decision to repeal drug-testing provision
May 17, 2012
Advocates for Ohio's Future applauded the Senate Finance Committee, President Niehaus and Minority Leader Kearny for removing a discriminatory provision to start a drug-testing program for Ohioans applying for Ohio Works First. The item was part of the Mid-Biennium Budget Review bill, which the full Senate is voting on this afternoon. Download... -
Strong communities can rebound with good policy
May 10, 2012
Advocates for Ohio's Future today offered the Senate Finance Committee options for supporting communities as they rebound from recession by strengthening Ohio’s public infrastructure in health and other services. Download... -
Governor's Mid-Biennial Review a step in the right direction
March 15, 2012
The following may be attributed to Gayle Channing Tenenbaum, co-chair of AOF: “Advocates for Ohio’s Future supports Governor Kasich’s commitment to bring more Ohioans into the workforce and to strengthen the state’s economy. We need to work to maintain vital public services – including food, housing, health care, mental health, and child care – to enable all Ohioans to access employment opportunities and take advantage of the recovery.” Download... -
Advocates offer policies for mid-biennium review
March 13, 2012
Advocates for Ohio's Future today offered five areas for consideration as the Kasich Administration prepares to release, and the General Assembly plans to take up, the mid-biennium review. Download... -
Response to the Governor's State of the State Address
February 07, 2012
The following may be attributed to Gayle Channing Tenenbaum, co-chair of AOF: “Advocates for Ohio’s Future supports Governor Kasich’s ongoing commitment to bring more Ohioans back into our workforce, and to streamline job-training programs to meet the needs of those looking for jobs and their employers. This also means investing in workforce supports – education, housing, health care, child care, transportation – that position people to take advantage of the recovery. Download... -
Advocates thank administration for action on welfare overpayments
November 28, 2011
Advocates for Ohio's Future today commended Governor John Kasich for putting a stop to efforts by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to recover 25-year-old welfare overpayments. Download... -
300 groups sign principles for deficit reduction
October 21, 2011
Diverse groups representing health and human service organizations, managed care, nursing home lobbyists, and family farms joined together to call on U.S. Senator Rob Portman and the rest of Ohio’s Congressional delegation to provide more support for people who are struggling. Download... -
Despite gains, too many holes remain in state’s safety net
July 01, 2011
For vulnerable Ohioans, the FY2012-13 budget signed by Governor Kasich yesterday has improved from the budget introduced in March, but Advocates for Ohio’s Future is concerned that as more people need health and human services, the budget will fail to meet the rising demand and will cripple local social services. Download... -
Safety net must be priority for Conference Committee
June 16, 2011
As legislators reach the final stretch of the budget debate, health and human service advocates are asking lawmakers to set aside $37 million to invest in Ohio’s safety net. Download... -
Ohio leaders should work to stabilize safety net
June 09, 2011
In the face of rising fuel and food prices and widespread unemployment, Ohio leaders still have the opportunity in the next three weeks to stabilize the safety net for vulnerable Ohioans by prioritizing any new revenue for health, human service, and early care & education programs, according to Advocates for Ohio’s Future. Download... -
Senate must prioritize any new revenue for safety net
May 17, 2011
In the midst of calls for new tax cuts and replenishing the rainy day fund, Advocates for Ohio’s Future (AOF) urged the Ohio Senate during a news conference today to designate any new revenue identified during budget discussions for health, human service, and early care & education programs that support vulnerable Ohioans. Download... -
Governor's budget strengthens safety net in some areas, weakens it in others
March 15, 2011
A statewide coalition of health, human service, and early care & education groups today applauded many facets of Governor John Kasich’s executive budget that protect low-income Ohioans and those struggling with the recession. But Advocates for Ohio’s Future cautioned that cuts in other key areas will take their toll on the state’s most vulnerable populations. Download... -
Advocacy group celebrates value of vital public services
January 11, 2011
An eight-year-old advocacy coalition with a new name is urging the Governor and state lawmakers trying to close the budget gap to keep in mind Ohio’s most vulnerable and those struggling because of the recession. Download...