Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio Democratic Congressman Introduces Bill Requiring Data Centers to Pay for Energy Grid Impact

“You need a federal framework for managing these data centers and protecting communities,” said U.S. rep. Greg Landsman.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Ohio News

Vivek Ramaswamy Promises Property Tax Rollback. Report Says Billions in Public Service Cuts Would Result

Innovation Ohio reports that $6.6 billion in cuts to schools, libraries and public health would result.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Republican Lawmakers Propose Major New Sports Betting Restrictions

Online betting and the use of credits cards would be banned under the proposals.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Ohio News

JobsOhio Oversight Proposed by Bipartisan Ohio Lawmakers Following Podcast Scandal

“Every dollar JobsOhio spends should be in the service of that goal, but recent revelations have cast serious doubt on whether that is the case,” said Tristan Rader.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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Ohio House Approves Food Stamp Funding That Will Leave Big Shortfalls in Urban Counties

The proposal, replacing lost administrative funding, makes 59 counties whole but leaves multimillion dollar gaps for several counties

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Ohio News

Innovation Ohio Urges State Lawmakers to Nix Data Center Tax Breaks, Require Them to Build Own Power

“Some of the richest companies in the world are using Ohio’s electric grid like an unlimited power outlet while taxpayers pick up the tab,” Innovation Ohio President Michael McGovern said.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Unclaimed Funds for Sports Stadiums Law Blocked by State Court but Not Federal

Jeff Crossman, one of the plaintiffs, called the state ruling a “victory for everyday Ohioans” and downplayed the federal court ruling.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Ohio News

Ohioans Are Getting Fed Up With Data Centers. State Lawmakers Are Starting to Notice

Ohio is rushing toward a power supply crisis driven in part by growing demand from facilities like data centers. Residents are pushing the state to install more guardrails.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Emphasizes Kids’ Safety, Education Policy in Final State of the State Address

Sidestepping some major topics, DeWine instead focused on legacy and children. In response, state Dems said regular Ohioans continue to struggle.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio House Waits on Data Center Study Vote, Hints at Veto Override on Sales Tax Exemption

“We absolutely should have a commission to look at these issues, and look broader, frankly, at artificial intelligence policy. But it shouldn’t be just another commission that is in the pocket of the people who it would impact.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Ohio News

Despite Law Barring Utilities from Owning Power Plants, Ohio Lawmaker Mulls a Carveout for Nuclear

If lawmakers just went through all the trouble of reinforcing the distinction between the companies generating power and those distributing it, why is one lawmaker working on a plan to let the distributors get back into the generation market?

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 3, 2026March 3, 2026