<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Columbus Policy Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Columbus Through Data-Driven Solutions]]></description><link>https://www.columbuspolicy.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:25:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.columbuspolicy.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nationally acclaimed film on tax fairness screened in Columbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[On March 24, 2026,  Columbus Policy Institute and Policy Matters Ohio hosted a screening for Death &#38; Taxes, a documentary by Justin Schein focused on the role taxes play in shaping our democracy.  The film weaves a broader exploration of the political, economic, and racial consequences of estate tax policy through the lens of Schein's family.   After the screening,  CPI Director Kalitha moderated a discussion with Hannah Halbert of Policy Matters Ohio, Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute and...]]></description><link>https://www.columbuspolicy.org/post/data-driven-solutions-for-columbus-policy-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c2204033a541103e8aa09</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/857888_c130fc2f69804e26ace6f9a676e9d1b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kalitha Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates, Columbus City Council put residents first with Rental Registry ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On February 19, 2026, The Columbus Policy Institute offered testimony in support of the proposal for Columbus’ first Rental Registry.  Engaging B.R.E.A.D. Columbus, the leading organization advocating for the effort, CPI offered support for the registry while also raising concerns regarding the registry budget and the shift from safety inspections to preventative education inspections.  The legislation passed Columbus City Council on April 20, 2026.  CPI will continue to engage allies in this...]]></description><link>https://www.columbuspolicy.org/post/driving-economic-prosperity-in-central-ohio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c21fd033a541103e8a9f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/857888_e7eadac081ba403ba9d0c039e70bb2ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_674,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kalitha Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appointed Community Leaders Listen to Ideas on Funding Human Services, Arts and Tourism ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Spring 2025, Franklin County and City of Columbus appointed business and civic leaders to serve on the Funding Review Advisory Committee (FRAC), with the aim of developing recommendations for the future of taxation to support health and human services organizations, arts, and tourism.  Over months, stakeholders shared funding challenges and opportunities in public hearings.  Kalitha Williams, CPI Director, offers testimony before the Funding Review Advisory Committee On October 7, 2025,...]]></description><link>https://www.columbuspolicy.org/post/engaging-columbus-community-and-policymaking-insights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c21fa033a541103e8a9eb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:29:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/857888_5fd2635b16f243f8b709e6640b28767c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_651,h_378,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kalitha Williams</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>