On the Issues :: Jobs and Economy

Under Republican leadership for the past decade, Ohio's economy has suffered. More than 200,000 jobs have been lost, mostly in manufacturing, and Ohio ranks 49th in the nation in job creation. Also alarming is the fact that personal wealth for our citizens is $1,500 below the national average.

Ohio must adapt to new economic realities if we want to be a national leader. Our state continues to rely heavily on manufacturing and agriculture, the foundation of Ohio's economy, and we must remain committed to these legacies and to the labor unions and other organizations designed to fight for our citizens.

However, it is important to diversify our economy. And that's why I pushed to develop and expand Ohio's high-tech industry, while advocating for job retraining programs designed to assist citizens switching careers. I also realize that for Ohio to move forward, we need to revamp our tax code and offer targeted, middle-class tax cuts while at the same time ending corporate welfare and asking everyone to pay their fair share. If we are going to jumpstart our economy, we need an equitable tax system and a commitment to attracting good jobs to the state.

Read More on my plan to Attract Jobs and Stimulate the Economy…

• Progressive Tax Fairness
• Creating Jobs for Tomorrow's Economy