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The American Rescue Plan (ARP) will provide critical relief to millions of Americans and critical funding to states, local governments, public schools and libraries, higher education, Head Start agencies and boards of developmental disabilities. Of the $1.9 trillion in the ARP, Ohio is expected to receive $17 billion in ARP money. Of that, $5.7 billion […]
To: OAPSE Members From: OAPSE Executive Director Joe Rugola Date: March 11, 2021 Re: American Rescue Plan: What’s In It For You? In a huge deal for OAPSE members and all families, Congress has passed and President Biden will sign the American Rescue Plan, which will put money in the pockets of families; continue enhanced unemployment benefits; provide […]
As we close out the month of February and Black History Month and look toward March and the recognition of women through Women’s History Month, we can look to African Americans and women in the labor movement to see their impact on improving the lives of workers and families. They paved the way for leaders […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Joe Rugola Date: February 22, 2021 Re: Identity Theft on the Rise in Ohio — What to Do if it hits You! Tens of thousands of Ohioans — including OAPSE members and staff — have been impacted by a new scheme to defraud the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services […]
SCROLL DOWN FOR A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOE RUGOLA To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Joe Rugola Date: February 10, 2021 Re: COVID Update It has been almost a year since Governor Mike DeWine declared a state health emergency and closed our school buildings, libraries, Head Start agencies and other public institutions where OAPSE […]