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Analysis: Paying to Warm the Planet. Corrupt Utility Law Forces Ohioans to Make Climate Worse
Ohio ratepayers have forked over some $218 million to keep two aging coal plants operating
Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
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Ohio Sec. of State LaRose’s Office Move Amid U.S. Senate Candidacy Raises Ethical Questions
LaRose is looking to move his official office into the same location as his campaign headquarters
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Study: Ohio Rural Counties Are Hemorrhaging Population. Immigration Can Fix That
Why are people leaving? To find work
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Ohio Utilities’ Efficiency Programs Among the Worst in Wake of Corrupt HB6 Utility Law, Report Says
As always, the ratepayer suffers
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Inspectors Find More Serious Problems at Ohio CVS Pharmacies
Inspectors described mass departures by frustrated, burnt-out employees who said they didn’t think they could do their jobs safely
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Multiple Signs That Federal HB6 Corruption Investigation Might Be Heating Up — Again
Former FirstEnergy execs and a former top regulator have yet to be charged
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Money Paid, Favors Done. Messages Detail Relationship Between Ohio Regulator and FirstEnergy Executives
Details come from documents filed in a class-action suit
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Battle Over How Ohio Regulator Spent $4.3 Million Utility “Bribe” Continues
People would like to know what PUCO’s former top regulator did with the money
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LaRose Said Issue 1 Would Help Prevent Corruption. But It Could Make It Even Worse
A gerrymandered legislature, beholden to special interests, would have unequal power over voters
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Former Ohio GOP Chair Matt Borges Sentenced to Five Years in HB6 Corruption Case
Larry Householder received the max of 20 years
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Larry Householder Sentenced to 20 Years in Billion-Dollar HB6 Bailout and Bribery Scandal
Federal judge blasts disgraced Ohio House speaker as a “bully,” sends him straight to jail
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In Split Decision, Ohio Supreme Court Allows Aug. 8 Election to Go Forward
Ruling says gerrymandered legislature doesn’t have to follow a law it just passed