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enhances its members’ knowledge and activities in the public policy arena by providing information in key policy areas, such as health, education, the environment and economic development. The issue topics are Ohio-focused, Ohio relevant, providing members with critical knowledge about how these national issues play out in Ohio and are being addressed by Ohio funders.
Members gain information from programs offered regionally and statewide, including Cabinet-level briefings, sessions at the annual conference and teleconferences on hot topics.
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Stimulus Resources
 In February, President Obama signed into law the $790 billion economic recovery bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Ohio Grantmakers Forum keeps you abreast of the latest news with links to resources at state and federal levels.
- Recovery Ohio
The latest news on how stimulus dollars are being used in Ohio.
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The "Economic Recovery Watch" provides detailed descriptions of policies within the stimulus package that affect states. It also discusses how each policy will affect each state and requirements that states have in order to receive stimulus funding.
- U.S. Department of Education
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education, showing allocations for each state.
- Journalism in the Public Interest
The Tracking States' Spending Trackers page promotes accountability for state spending, with overviews of how various states have pledged to spend stimulus dollars.
- Ohio’s Congressional delegation members also are providing information on the ARRA in their districts. Use OGF’s online congressional roster to access their websites.
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