Local 12: Senator Sherrod Brown introduces “Paid Sick Days” legislation due to coronavirus

United States Senator Sherrod Brown introduced an emergency paid sick days legislation to provide workers in Ohio paid sick days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Title: Senator Sherrod Brown introduces “Paid Sick Days” legislation due to coronavirus Author: Zach Rogers, Local 12 Read the full story

The Women’s Fund Endorses Issue 7

On Tuesday, March 17th, voters in Hamilton County will have the opportunity to vote on Issue 7, a countywide effort to replace Cincinnati’s earning tax with a 0.8% sales tax in Hamilton County to reinvest in our transportation system. The Women’s Fund doesn’t endorse often. We consider a variety of…

WCPO: New Women’s Fund advisory council puts power in the hands of women who have lived the ‘cliff effect’

The Women’s Fund created the new advisory council for exactly that reason, said Executive Director Meghan Cummings. Already the council has decided which local nonprofit organizations would receive $50,000 in grants from the Women’s Fund and The Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Title: New Women’s Fund advisory council puts power in the…

WVXU: County Commission Giving Voice To Women And Girls

The Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls (HCCWG) will present its report and recommendations to the county commission Thursday evening. Title: County Commission Giving Voice To Women And Girls Author: Jay Hanselman, WVXU Read the full story