CINCINNATI (AP) — Looking at a wide-screen view of Ohio’s economy, there are clear signs of economic progress during Republican John Kasich’s time as governor. Zooming into the kitchen tables of typical Ohioans brings a fuzzier picture.
In the broad view, the state has added jobs and reduced unemployment, and overall state income and consumer spending have increased. Yet, many households’ incomes and their net worth have lagged below pre-recession numbers, home ownership hasn’t bounced back all the way, and poverty rates have risen.
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