About Innovation ohio
Innovation Ohio: Connecting Advocacy, Activism, and Legislative Action in Ohio
Innovation Ohio is a state-based non-profit organization that aims to connect the dots between advocacy, activism, and legislative action at the Ohio Statehouse. The organization conducts research, builds coalitions, and coordinates advocacy campaigns on critical issues at both the state and local level.
Founded in 2011 by former Congressman Dennis Eckart and Dale Butland, Innovation Ohio has become a leading voice for progressive policies in the Buckeye State. The organization's mission is to promote policies that create good jobs, strengthen public education, protect consumers and workers' rights, expand access to healthcare services while ensuring environmental sustainability.
One of Innovation Ohio's core strengths is its ability to conduct research on various policy issues affecting Ohioans. The organization's team of researchers analyzes data from various sources such as government reports or academic studies to provide policymakers with evidence-based recommendations for addressing complex problems facing communities across the state.
In addition to conducting research on policy issues affecting Ohioans' lives directly or indirectly through their work environment or community life experiences. Innovation Ohio also builds coalitions with other organizations working towards similar goals. By bringing together diverse groups of stakeholders who share common interests but may have different perspectives on how best to achieve them - InnovationOhio can amplify its message while building consensus around key policy priorities.
The organization also coordinates advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing policymakers' decisions regarding critical issues affecting people's lives in the Buckeye State. Through grassroots organizing efforts such as phone banking or door-to-door canvassing - InnovationOhio mobilizes citizens across all walks of life who are passionate about creating positive change within their communities.
Some of the key areas where InnovationOhio has been active include:
1) Education: The organization advocates for increased funding for public schools while opposing efforts by lawmakers seeking to divert resources away from traditional public schools towards private institutions through voucher programs or charter schools.
2) Healthcare: In light of recent changes brought about by federal healthcare reform legislation (Affordable Care Act), InnovationOhio works tirelessly towards expanding access to affordable health care services for all residents regardless of income level or pre-existing conditions.
3) Environment: As an environmentally conscious group committed to promoting sustainable practices that protect our natural resources - InnovationsOhio supports initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions while promoting clean energy alternatives like wind power generation facilities throughout rural areas across OHIO
4) Workers Rights & Economic Justice: With a focus on protecting workers' rights against exploitation by employers seeking unfair advantages over employees through wage theft practices like misclassification schemes- InnovationsOHIO advocates for fair labor standards enforcement mechanisms that ensure workers receive just compensation commensurate with their skills/experience levels without fear retaliation from employers who seek unfair advantages over employees.
Overall- If you're looking for an innovative approach towards advocating progressive policies aimed at improving people's lives within your community- look no further than InnovationsOHIO!