Report: Ohio poverty rises in 2009

COLUMBUS — The number of Ohioans living in poverty increased in 2009, as good-paying manufacturing jobs disappeared and workers took home less income and benefits than in prior years.

That’s according to a new report released today by an advocacy group hoping state and federal officials will increase job training, affordable housing and other initiatives to assist residents in need.

“We are reaping the harvest now of over 30 years of failing to fix the problems of jobs leaving Ohio and the nation,” said Phil Cole, executive director of the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies. He added later, “Job creation has to be a priority for Ohio.”

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