The Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) is proud to share our latest public policy agenda, Responsible Growth, Sustained Prosperity.

Ohio has the 7th largest GDP in the nation, and all communities across the state contribute to this strong position. Although population and industry loss has hit many places, these trends have not stopped Ohioans from working toward new, prosperous, futures.

GOPC’s 2025-2026 public policy agenda, Responsible Growth, Sustained Prosperity, recognizes the path to prosperity can look different for different places. State policies and tools that are sensitive to local context will ensure all communities continue to contribute to Ohio’s standing as an economic leader.  

The agenda calls for state policy changes that will give leaders in Ohio’s legacy cities and counties the programs they need to successfully build on assets, protect the strength of existing workforces, and maintain a high quality of life. 

GOPC’s agenda also calls for policies that will help the state’s rapidly growing regions seize opportunities and ensure all residents benefit from the regions’ growth.

GOPC’s recommended policies will:

• Unlock acres of prime land near existing infrastructure

• Lower barriers to responsible development

• Support and reward planning and responsible growth 

• Connect Ohioans to opportunities and independence

To protect and strengthen the state’s economic competitiveness, Ohio policymakers must move boldly in the next 24 months to create the tools and policy environment Ohio needs to thrive in the next 25 years.

Because the November 2024 election will seat a new two-year Ohio General Assembly, GOPC also believes that candidates should have answers to questions about how policies such as those outlines in our 2025-26 policy agenda could be implemented over the next two years. That is why we have also published our 2024 Questions for the Candidates on our website. As you have a chance to interact with legislative candidates this fall, be sure to raise these questions and learn more about how through Responsible Growth, we can Sustain Prosperity for a Greater Ohio.