Man accused of lunging toward Ohio Democrat Amy Acton to be arraigned in Mahoning County
Patrick Havas was found carrying a taser, two pistols and brass knuckles, and is related to a Husted campaign chair who resigned over a past sex offense.
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AEP Ohio, submetering company trade barbs as PUCO decides what’s next
AEP wants Nationwide Energy Partners banned from its territory while the Consumers' Counsel warns 1,171 apartment residents shouldn't lose payment plan protections.
Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration
LaRose is appealing the ruling and asked the judge to let the requirements stand while the case continues, citing a Franklin County noncitizen voting case as justification.
How will a trade war with Canada affect Ohio?
Ohio's automobile supply chain faces tariffs on goods crossing the border in both directions, threatening a market that took $17.5 billion in state exports last year.
Data center developers donate millions to Ohio utility assistance program as national backlash grows
Critics call the $18.5 million in donations a PR move timed to a GOP memo warning data centers could cost Husted his Senate seat.
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Ohio Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton unveils anti-corruption agenda
“We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Acton told reporters at a Columbus event. “But I think walking in the door and saying, ‘Look, there is a cost that we are all paying for corruption. We all know it. We’re famous for it.”
Columbus sues Trump administration over plan tying anti-terrorism funding to election changes
Columbus stands to lose over $700,000 in FEMA funds for equipment like anti-drone tech and bomb robots if it refuses DHS's election overhaul demands.
Ohio lawmaker pushes for local hearings before PUCO decides on Dayton utility purchase
Rader warns BlackRock's stake in data centers could create conflicts of interest, while Dayton demands 20-year job and headquarters guarantees before PUCO approves the $10.7 billion sale.
Ohio court case eliminates limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates
The case began when J.D. Vance and Steve Chabot sued after being outraised by Democratic opponents, with Vance getting $15.2 million to Tim Ryan's $56.4 million.
Ohio grocer Kroger announces $1.65 billion deal to purchase Giant Eagle
The deal needs federal approval, but experts warn consolidation could mean store closures, job losses, and higher food prices for consumers.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds utility commission decision allowing coal plant bailout fee
The court rejected arguments from manufacturers and environmental groups that utilities overcharged customers $115 million for unprofitable coal plants.
Citizens Utility Board of Ohio questions programs that keep aging power plants running
The report says cost-recovery programs hide inefficiency from consumers, but PJM defends them as necessary for grid reliability amid data center growth.
