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Maumee's Patrick Burtch retires, leaving mixed legacy of initiative and controversy
Since taking office in February 2020, Burtch has been a polarizing figure. Supporters credited him with leading ...
Ohio utility regulators near decision on FirstEnergy’s punishment for HB6 scandal
There’s an enormous gap between what FirstEnergy says its punishment should be and much harsher consequences recommended by ...
Judges review Ohio ban on foreign donations to ballot issues
Can green card holders donate to Ohio issue campaigns? It's a question that a panel of federal appeals court judges will ...
Ohio lawmakers are hiding controversial policies in the state budget and it’s perfectly legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio’s biennial state budget has evolved from a simple funding mechanism into a vehicle for significant policy changes, often with minimal public debate. These are the 5 takeaways ...
5 years after Ohio's $60M bribery scandal, critics say more could be done to prevent a repeat
It has been five years since a $60 million bribery scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. came to light in Ohio with the stunning arrests ofa powerful Republican state lawmaker and four associates in July ...