Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

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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

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Ohio’s Governor, Lawmakers, and Grassroots Organizers Are All Wrestling Over Property Tax Reform

“The people of Ohio are demanding action and we’re not doing enough at the state level.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 24, 2025August 19, 2025

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Ohioans’ Electric Bills Could Climb Depending on Regional Grid Auction

PJM Interconnect will announce the results of its capacity auction next week

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 17, 2025July 23, 2025

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Ohio and National Government Watchdogs Warn GOP Trying to Engineer a More Favorable Midterm Map

Bernie Moreno said he thinks the GOP will pick up two additional seats and that Republicans controlling 12 of 15 districts — 80% of the delegation — “reflects the state.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 9, 2025July 29, 2025

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Defamation Suit Offers Early Test of Ohio’s New Anti-SLAPP Statute

The new legal procedure aims to protect free speech from lawsuits filed to stifle expression

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 8, 2025August 10, 2025

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Ohio Lawmakers Re-File Bill Restricting Local Law Enforcement From Cooperating With Federal Agencies

“These are real, evidence-based strategies that reduce gun deaths—without infringing on anyone’s Second Amendment rights.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 1, 2025July 7, 2025

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Former FirstEnergy Executive Sheds Light on Ohio HB 6 Machinations, Denies Culpability

The former vice president also was asked about Tony George’s involvement in the scandal

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 17, 2025July 14, 2025

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Ohio Regulators Begin House Bill 6 Hearings as Lawmakers Mull Anti-Corruption Legislation

The hearings, coming almost five years after the scandal came to light, will include testimony from FirstEnergy executives who previously refused to testify

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 13, 2025June 26, 2025

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Ohio Senators Propose Novel, If Questionable, Browns Stadium Funding Plan

“This is not robbing Peter to pay Paul,” Cuyahoga County executive Chris Ronayne said. “This is robbing Bob and Betty Buckeye to pay (Browns owners) Jimmy and Dee Haslam.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 12, 2025June 18, 2025