Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Ohio Property Tax Working Group Nearing Deadline as Lawmakers Return to Statehouse

“I think everybody knows,” Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman said, “that by Jan. 1, 2027, if we abolish property taxes, it is a whole new world.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

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State Attorneys Defend Ohio’s Plan to Fund Browns Stadium, Urge Court to Dismiss Challenge

Ohio is facing a class action lawsuit in response to a program using citizens’ unclaimed funds to pay for stadiums and other facilities

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Three Bills to Rein in Property Taxes, Working Group Debates Deferrals

DeWine’s working group, meanwhile, is sorting through other suggestions

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Three Bills to Rein in Property Taxes, Working Group Debates Deferrals

DeWine’s working group, meanwhile, is sorting through other suggestions

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 8, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Lawmaker Wants Utilities to Give Customers Rebates for Reducing Power Use

Demand response programs are already available for big energy consumers, new bill would give residential customers access as well

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 5, 2025September 9, 2025

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Lawsuit Challenges New Proof of Citizenship Requirement at Ohio BMV for Voter Registration

Researchers have found more than 21 million Americans — about 10% of the eligible voting population — don’t have ready access to proof of citizenship.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 29, 2025September 6, 2025

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Ohio U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno Brushes Off Boos at City Club of Cleveland

Moreno’s answers elicited jeers throughout the discussion. When the event turned to audience questions, it didn’t get much friendlier.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 22, 2025September 9, 2025

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Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Coalition Calls for Fair Maps Ahead of Congressional Redraw

“Gerrymandering harms every voter. We are never in support of drawing lines specifically so that politicians can win.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 15, 2025September 9, 2025

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Trump Executive Order on Voting Machines Puts Many Ohio Counties in Limbo

“It’s going to be boards of elections going to their county commissioners and saying, ‘I need to replace my voting equipment.’ And we’re talking millions of dollars.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 12, 2025August 19, 2025

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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy Holds Massive Cash Advantage in Ohio’s 2026 Race for Governor

While Amy Acton raised $1.35 million, a record for a non-incumbent Democratic governor candidate in Ohio, Ramaswamy raised $9.7 million

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 5, 2025August 9, 2025

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Ohio Electric Bills Likely to Keep Going up after Latest PJM Auction

Last year’s auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 29, 2025August 19, 2025