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Regulatory Capture: Randazzo Bribery Indictment Indicates Takeover at Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

“A lot of talk going on in the halls of PUCO about does he work there or for us?” former FirstEnergy CEO Doug Jones texted another executive

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 6, 2023January 22, 2025

Ohio Sec. of State LaRose Concedes He Politicked Out of Building Where He Moved His State Office

LaRose’s candor has frequently come into question this year.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal December 1, 2023September 16, 2024

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Subpoenaed in Civil Suit Over HB6 Bailout Scandal

Neither has been accused, but the administration was involved

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 29, 2023January 3, 2024

More Signs That a Criminal Investigation Into Ohio Utility Bailout Continues

Court filings say FirstEnergy is cooperating in the investigation

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 28, 2023June 13, 2025

Director of Ohio Teachers Pension Fund Placed on Leave

Massive fund was already controversial

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 22, 2023February 18, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Forces Dollar General to Pay Up in Price Hike Settlement by Supporting Food Banks

It’s part of a $1 million settlement for posting one price on store shelves and then charging more at the cash register

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 20, 2023August 8, 2025

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Huge, Preventable Greenhouse Gas Leaks Occur in Ohio Every Year, Group Warns

Low-producing wells account for about half the methane emissions

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 13, 2023June 23, 2024

FirstEnergy Seeks $1.4 Billion More From Ohio Ratepayers. Watchdog Objects

OCC contends that FirstEnergy is already highly profitable and shouldn’t need more of the ratepayers money.

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 9, 2023November 14, 2023

Marijuana Legalization Would Add $260 Million to Ohio Economy, Study Predicts

Voters will decide on Issue 2 next week

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal November 1, 2023April 19, 2025

LaRose Uses State Newsletter to Promote Senate Campaign

A former staffer has said, “Everything (in the secretary of state’s office) revolved around the Senate run”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal October 30, 2023March 21, 2024

Dems Demand Details Behind LaRose Office Move Again

Secretary of state moving offices in same building as his campaign

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal October 20, 2023November 8, 2023

After Two Rejections, Is Ohio Attorney General Slow-Walking Anti-Gerrymandering Amendment?

Frustration is growing

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal September 28, 2023October 4, 2023