Welcome to the Prosperity Project
Where you can make a difference in the future of our state
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How do your elected representatives perform
when it comes to issues that affect job security,
economic competitiveness, taxes,
and your family’s future prosperity?
Find out by viewing detailed information
on individual lawmakers by clicking here.
Then just enter your ZIP code and click to begin!
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Every day, our elected officials are talking about energy and the environment; workforce readiness and education; and tax and regulatory policy. Do you want to know how these issues impact the prosperity and well-being of every American worker and family? You can learn more by viewing our short videos on these important topics.
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Important election resources:
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New officials have impact on the economy, jobs, and prosperity
Keep track of the elected and appointed officials who have a direct impact on the economy. View our guides to the new leaders and members of the Ohio General Assembly, the 111th Congress and new Obama administration here.
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Ohio's Senator Voinovich announces opposition to bill that would kill secret ballot
March 25, 2009 (The Columbus Dispatch) - Sen. George Voinovich explained his opposition to a proposal that would take away employees' right to a secret ballot in workplace elections. Voinovich said the secret ballot is 'a cornerstone of American Democracy.' Read the full story here.
State's jobless rate climbs again to 10.8% -- highest since Oct. 1983
June 20, 2009 (The Columbus Dispatch) - Ohio's unemployment rate increased again last month to 10.8 percent, the state reported. Economists say that even though some indicators are improving, the number of workers without jobs is may rise further. Read the full story here.
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Our EZ vote system is designed to help you register to vote, take advantage of Early Voting, find your local polling place and elections office information, and provide access to everything else you need to know to make your vote count. Just click and enter your ZIP code to begin.
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On these pages we present information to help you learn about important issues affecting every Ohioan's future prosperity. We want you to cast your vote at election time and become more involved in the election process. But we don't - and won't - tell you how to vote. That decision is up to you.
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