What does it really take to get ahead in Ohio? This week, we sit down with local leaders following a visit from Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel to Marion Matters. We go beyond the headlines to explore a unique local model that addresses the root causes of unemployment, from transportation and childcare to building emotional intelligence. Plus, we’ll dive into the critical “benefit cliff” policy issue and discuss how a local non-profit with no state funding is showing the way to a stronger workforce. If you want to understand the real stories behind Ohio’s economic challenges and the people working to solve them, this is the episode for you.