Ohio House Introduces Brownfield Regulatory Reform Legislation (HB 737)

Ohio House Introduces Brownfield Regulatory Reform Legislation (HB 737)

HB 737 would provide an alternative to the Voluntary Action Program (VAP) liability protection in Ohio’s law as a means to encourage brownfield redevelopment in the state. Since the sunset of the CORF program, brownfields redevelopment is down in Ohio.

53 Days Until the 2018 General Election

53 Days Until the 2018 General Election

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and a number of State Officer and State legislative positions are on the ballot this year. As Election Day approaches, we at GOPC have been thinking about a range of quality-of-life and redevelopment issues we think the next legislative body of the state should work to carry out.

New GOPC Report Describes the Impacts of Ohio's CDFI Industry

A report released today by the Greater Ohio Policy Center researches the benefits of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs provide access to credit and specialized loan products for people who may not otherwise qualify for a typical bank loan, supporting the creation of jobs, businesses, and housing units.