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DeWine Ready To Sign Nuclear Subsidies Bill, Awaits House Vote
Gov. Mike DeWine says the proposed law that creates subsidies for nuclear, coal, and solar energy hits his main energy priorities. The sweeping energy bill, HB6, is stuck in limbo until… Read More
Senate Plan Offsets Nuclear Subsidies by Ending Energy Efficiency Requirements
A new version of the comprehensive energy bill, HB6, was introduced in the Ohio Senate on Monday that would charge residential ratepayers $0.85 a month on their electric bills to… Read More
Group Urges People To Avoid “Backyard Fireworks”
A coalition of health and safety organizations is urging people to stop shooting off fireworks and to leave the festivities to the professionals. It’s legal to buy fireworks in Ohio,… Read More
School Funding Formula Proposal Releases Estimates For Each School District
School administrators are looking through the latest estimates from a new school funding formula proposal. While many lawmakers and some larger education groups, such as the Ohio Association of School Business Officials,… Read More
Lawmakers Missed Deadline To Subsidize Nuclear: Now What?
FirstEnergy Solutions says it will continue its plans to deactivate and decommission Ohio’s two nuclear power plants since lawmakers were not able to pass a bail out measure before the… Read More
Sherrod Brown Pushes Trump Administration On Overtime Pay
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is proposing a bill that would require overtime pay for any salaried worker making less than $51,064, a more than $15,000 increase to the Trump Administration’s… Read More
Senate Budget Keeps Tax Credits While Cutting Income Taxes
Ohio Senate Republicans made sweeping changes to the House version of the state budget, including larger tax cuts and restored tax breaks. The Senate budget revives the small business income tax deduction on the first $250,000 earned. The… Read More
Potential Ballot Issue Expands Background Checks For Gun Sales
The group Ohioans for Gun Safety is rolling out a new campaign that would expand background checks for gun sales, closing the so-called “Gun Show Loophole.” The petition is part… Read More
Concealed Carry Debate: Do Weak Permit Laws Lead To Increased Gun Violence?
Lawmakers and dozens of opponents to a pro-gun bill squared off in an Ohio House committee over so-called “Constitutional Carry,” HB178, which allows people to carry a concealed weapon without the need for a permit… Read More
DeWine Touts Long-Term Significance To Kids Trauma Support Program
A collection of case workers and mentors who work with kids experiencing trauma gathered in Columbus to discuss how their programs can better address growing needs. Gov. Mike DeWine says… Read More
“Buy American” Bill Would Create Accountability For Federal Contracts
The state’s two U.S. Senators are teaming up to encourage federal contractors to put more effort into buying American-made products. U.S. Senator Rob Portman’s (R-Ohio) “Buy American” bill would require… Read More
Sherrod Brown Weighs-In On Crowded 2020 Presidential Race
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown bowed out of the 2020 presidential race weeks ago, and many speculated that was because former Vice President Joe Biden was planning to run. When asked for his thoughts on Joe… Read More
Opponents Argue Costs Of Nuclear Subsidies, Alternative Energy Programs
Opponents are speaking out against the bill that would prop up two struggling nuclear plants while also toss out the state’s green energy requirements for utilities. There’s a debate over whether the legislation… Read More
Husted: Honda’s Suspended Shift Reflects Automotive Sales Trends
The Honda plant in Marysville is planning on suspending a second shift production line. The change will result in a reduced production of about 55,000 cars a year, mostly Honda Accords…. Read More
FirstEnergy Corp, FirstEnergy Solutions: What’s The Difference?
The Ohio House is considering a piece of legislation, HB6, that will create a new fee on electric bills and scrap the state’s green energy standards. FirstEnergy Solutions’ two nuclear plants… Read More
Energy Bill Achieves Two Big Goals For FirstEnergy
The plan to overhaul Ohio’s energy policy would get rid of the state’s green energy standards and would likely bailout nuclear power plants. The major utility company, FirstEnergy, has been… Read More
House Speaker Rolls Out Plan To Overhaul Ohio’s Energy Policy
A new proposal in the Ohio House would do away with renewable and efficiency standards, drawing a new fund to reward not only solar and wind production, but also nuclear… Read More
FirstEnergy Solutions Preparing New Filing In Bankruptcy Case
FirstEnergy Solutions, which runs coal and nuclear plants in Ohio, is working on a new bankruptcy proposal after a federal judge denied their initial filing. FES is filing for bankruptcy,… Read More
Catholic School Sues Ohio City Over LGBTQ Protections
The Lyceum, a Catholic college preparatory school, is suing the city of South Euclid for its anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQ people. The school’s attorney says, making sexual orientation and gender identity protected… Read More
House, Senate Raise Gas Tax Total To 38.5 Cents A Gallon
Members of the Ohio House and Senate reached a deal to raise the gas tax by 10.5 cents beginning in July. The lawmakers say that will be enough to help… Read More
Cupp, Patterson Take School Funding Formula Proposal On Ohio Road Trip
Rep. Bob Cupp (R-Lima) and Rep. John Patterson (D-Jefferson) are traveling around the state to present their new school funding formula proposal to different teachers and school administrators around Ohio…. Read More
Senate Transportation Budget Revision Doesn’t Change Gas Tax Hike — Yet
Republican Senate leaders released their version of the transportation budget bill, making dozens of changes to what the House passed in HB62, however the gas tax increase went untouched. Sen. Rob… Read More
House Dems Push Their Priorities As Budget Talks Begin
As the Ohio House prepares to hold hearings on Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed operating budget, Democratic members want to make sure their priorities are considered. Issues including a higher minimum wage, paid family leave,… Read More
Lawmakers Call For LGBTQ Protections In Ohio’s Anti-Discrimination Policy
A group of Ohio legislators are trying to add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression into the state’s anti-discrimination law. The bill known as the “Ohio Fairness Act” would… Read More
DeWine Calls For 30 New Drug Courts In Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine will propose the creation of 30 new specialty dockets, known as drug courts, as part of his budget expected to be officially released Friday. The move is… Read More
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