nuclear bailout

An outside law firm working with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on responses to federal subpoenas and public records requests has multiple ties to the law at the heart of the state’s ongoing nuclear bailout corruption scandal.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley is calling for Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to release their private correspondences with FirstEnergy executives in the nuclear bailout scandal; Northeast Ohio schools are still impacted by staff shortages and some are filling positions with substitute teachers; A Coventry High School teacher was forced to take down Black Lives Matter sign for its political nature and not having signs that depict both sides ... and more stories.

Nan Whaley, Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor, says emails and texts from incumbent Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted about the nuclear power plant bailout from their personal accounts should be released to the public.

The Republican governor and lieutenant governor say they advocated for legislation to help Ohio's two nuclear power plants, but that was the extent of their involvement in the controversial bailout plan.

The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services reports 75% of the refugees in the state have settled in Cleveland and Columbus in the last year; Gov. Mike DeWine is downplaying his and his administration's involvement in the nuclear bailout bill House Bill 6; A new COVID-19 booster vaccine is being developed targeting the new dominant subvariant and doctors say those eligible shouldn't wait ... and more stories.

The texts were between former FirstEnergy executives who were fired after the company conducted an internal investigation into the federal charges in the largest bribery scandal in Ohio history; Akron Metro RTA is providing free fares for all passengers through Aug. 20; Mahoning Valley's school buses will continue running despite driver shortages affecting all districts statewide and nationwide ... and more stories.

Documents produced at the end of July shed light on Sam Randazzo’s role at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. But more documents before and after his tenure still haven’t been produced.

The former federal prosecutor who announced Householder's arrest left open the possibility that more charges could be coming, since the case is still being investigated.

Larry Householder, former Ohio House speaker, says the federal corruption case against him is insufficient but that runs counter to other parties that have already pleaded guilty.

Prosecutors and defense lawyers say they the trial of former House Speaker Larry Householder and former FirstEnergy lobbyist Matt Borges will take about six weeks.