Posted inNews & Views
At Householder Trial, Former State Rep. Nino Vitale Cites Hazy Memory, Distances Himself From HB6 Scandal
Vitale was said to be a big supporter of speaker now charged with racketeering
Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Posted inNews & Views
In Householder Trial, Stalking, Assault Alleged in Repeal Fight Over Corrupt HB6 Utility Bailout
“I’ve never seen anything like it and I’ve been in politics most of my adult life. It was like a war zone out there.”
Posted inNews & Views
HB6 Utility Bailout Sprung Out of Fertile, Corrupt Ground in Ohio, Recordings Show
Conflicted interests, self-dealing, and a disregard for the public
Posted inNews & Views
Householder Co-Defendant: Campaign Checks Were “Specifically Tied” to Corrupt $1.3 Billion HB6 Bailout
When a $400,000 check was slid across a table, it was clear what it was for
Posted inNews & Views
From Credit Cards to Pool Cleaning, FirstEnergy Money Benefited Larry Householder, Feds Say
The conduit for the company has already pleaded guilty
Posted inNews & Views
FirstEnergy Exec Tried to Keep DeWine Aide’s Name Off $10M Transaction Tied to HB6
Ohio governor has staunchly defended aide in $61M scandal
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Lobbyist Matt Borges Accused of Paying $15,000 to Spy on Effort to Repeal HB6
Racketeering trial focuses on corrupt bailout
Posted inNews & Views
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Didn’t Speak Out Against HB6 Because FirstEnergy Had Supported His Campaign
Text messages indicate that Borges was assigned to try to enlist Yost’s help with the bailout.
Posted inNews & Views
Texts Show Close Consultation Between Householder and FirstEnergy Execs on HB6
The texts were presented at court this week
Posted inNews & Views
PUCO Approves Big Hike in Gas Charges for Ohioans
Fixed monthly charges could jump 50%
Posted inNews & Views
Women in Abortion-Restrictive States Like Ohio Were Already More Likely to Die Before Dobbs
“On nearly every measure, people in banned and restrictive states have worse outcomes than their counterparts in supportive states.”
Posted inNews & Views
New Ohio Voter ID Law Excludes State Veteran IDs
Voters could previously establish their identities not only with valid drivers’ licenses, but also with documents such as utility bills and the county-issued vets IDs