Ohio attorney general candidates push for non-partisan leader in office
Two Democrats and one Republican are running for Ohio attorney general in 2026, each emphasizing legal experience and accountability as defining themes of their campaigns.
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Turning Ohio’s economic development around: What can be done
American communities have always competed for economic advantage. In the 19th century, St. Louis and Chicago competed to attract the…
Gary Click absent as Eric Watson, Aaron Jones face District 88 voters
Gary Click skipped a District 88 candidates forum as challengers Eric Watson and Aaron Jones debated local issues, transparency, and economic concerns ahead of the May 6 primary.
A university president, an inappropriate relationship, $60K podcasts, and another scandal in Ohio
JobsOhio says former Ohio State president Ted Carter helped secure a $60K grant tied to an inappropriate relationship, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
Documents contradict Husted testimony in FirstEnergy bribery trial
Sen. Jon Husted testified under oath that he had no knowledge of Sam Randazzo's financial ties to FirstEnergy — but a nearly 200-page document sent directly to Husted before Randazzo's appointment warned otherwise.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted to testify in FirstEnergy corruption trial
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is set to testify in the criminal trial of former FirstEnergy executives accused of bribery — a case in which he has been mentioned more than 100 times and that has cost Ohio households hundreds of dollars a year.
Ohio corruption trial traces tactics to prop up nuclear and coal plants
Trial of 2 former FirstEnergy executives in Akron centers on bribery, money laundering, and the corrupt passage of HB 6 — a law Ohio customers have paid more than $400 million to fund.
Husted 'can't testify' in corruption trial in person, but flew home for $1,000-a-plate fundraiser
Sen. Jon Husted will testify via video Wednesday in Ohio's largest public corruption trial after his attorneys cited the Iran war to explain why he couldn't appear in court — the same day he was caught on video flying home to headline a $1,000-per-ticket GOP fundraiser.
Husted backed the corrupt HB 6 bailout. Ohio households now pay $663 more a year.
Records link Sen. Jon Husted to Ohio’s HB 6 scandal as electric bills climb $663 a year since 2019. The issue is emerging as a key factor in the 2026 Senate race.
Husted met with man later charged with bribery 2 days before HB 6 was introduced, schedule shows
Official calendars reveal at least eight previously undisclosed 2019 meetings linking Sen. Jon Husted to key figures in the House Bill 6 scandal that cost Ohio ratepayers $527 million.
Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech
Two men convicted in Ohio’s HB 6 utility corruption scandal are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn their convictions, a move that could reshape how political bribery is prosecuted nationwide.
Ohio voters face major decisions in the 2026 Election about the future of our state
Is everything amazing in Ohio? Is that your experience? Do Ohio politicians have an outstanding record of winning big for…
After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next?
Ohio regulators ordered FirstEnergy to pay about $250 million for HB 6 corruption violations, including major customer refunds, while leaving advocates pressing for deeper accountability and future rate scrutiny.
FirstEnergy seeks looser reliability rules as outages grow more common
FirstEnergy has asked Ohio regulators to relax power reliability standards, citing extreme weather. Consumer advocates warn the move could mean longer outages despite prior grid upgrade costs.
Ohio regulators order $250 million penalty against FirstEnergy for role in bribery scandal
Ohio utility regulators ordered FirstEnergy to pay about $250 million for its role in the House Bill 6 bribery scheme, including $180 million in customer restitution and major penalties tied to ex-PUCO chair Sam Randazzo.
Report shows scandal-plagued Ohio utility made $108 million in errors. It wants customers to pay
A new report shows FirstEnergy wrongly claimed millions in lobbying and political spending as construction costs—and now wants ratepayers to cover the $108M error despite its ongoing corruption fallout.
Ohio’s new U.S. Senator Jon Husted has a history of connections to energy and charter scandals
“No comment.” That’s all Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said and walked away. Only at the tail end of DeWine’s press…
FirstEnergy gave heavily to Trump and Trump worked for a federal bailout, report says
As it sought a massive, corrupt bailout in Ohio, Akron-based FirstEnergy also spent lavishly on Trump-aligned dark money groups and…
Ohio high court races will decide future of state’s energy transition and utility fairness
This fall’s election for three seats on the Supreme Court of Ohio is expected to play a pivotal role in…
Ohio House Bill 6 Updates: More bill charges on the way while cases continue
This monthly newsletter from Energy News Network provides updates on Ohio’s ongoing utility corruption scandal. Click here to subscribe. FirstEnergy’s…
