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Lt. Gov. Jon Husted leads the field of Republicans hoping to be appointed Ohio’s next senator
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — By the time Donald Trump is sworn in as president on January 20, Ohio will have two freshmen US Senators on Capitol Hill. Gov…. Read More

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted tells regional leaders that he supports smartphone ban policy in schools
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Schools across Ohio are, or are considering a smartphone ban and Lt. Gov. John Husted says the state will support them in their efforts to do… Read More

FirstEnergy made a secret $1 million payment in 2017 to support ‘Husted campaign’ in Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Akron-based energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio gave a secret $1 million contribution to a dark money group… Read More

Documents of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and lieutenant governor subpoenaed in the lawsuit over HB6 bribery scheme
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor have been drawn into a FirstEnergy Corp. investors lawsuit connected to the $60 million bribery scheme concocted by the Akron-based energy giant and… Read More

A proposal would eliminate one-third of Ohio’s code for rules and regulations
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The DeWine administration has proposed eliminating one-third of the Ohio Administrative Code which details rules and regulations for more than 300 state agencies and… Read More

Texts from former FirstEnergy execs suggest Lt. Gov. Jon Husted pressed for nuclear bailout
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Newly-disclosed text messages suggest Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, a Republican, played a role in pushing for the passage of a nuclear power bailout bill,… Read More

Husted defends Ohio private school voucher program facing legal challenge
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) said the EdChoice voucher program began as a way to help students in struggling school districts and he said… Read More

Ohio GOP Lieutenant Governor Faces Political Test Over Tweet
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted entered the coronavirus pandemic a Republican rising star. But his party’s hard turn to the right and many member’s deep… Read More

Ohio GOP Leaders Call For Patience As States Count Votes
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — While Ohio’s election results show a big win for President Donald Trump, leaders are voicing their support for other states as they continue to… Read More

LinkedIn, Ohio Team up on Job-seeking Help for Unemployed
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is partnering with a professional networking website to make it easier for unemployed Ohioans to find jobs. Some… Read More

Husted: Honda’s Suspended Shift Reflects Automotive Sales Trends
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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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