JobsOhio

An Ohio attorney general candidate is calling for an investigation into ties between JobsOhio, the governor’s office, and Intel. The complaint highlights conflict of interest involving lobbyist Josh Rubin, who chairs JobsOhio while actively lobbying on behalf of Intel. Kulewicz argues that this dual role raises ethical questions about whether Rubin is using JobsOhio funds to benefit his clients rather than the People of Ohio.

Ohio's $100M JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative funds natural gas and nuclear projects but excludes renewables, drawing criticism over transparency and favoritism. JobsOhio, a private entity exempt from public records laws, administers the program, which has faced ethical concerns due to ties between a board member and American Electric Power.

Ohio attorney general candidates are demanding transparency from JobsOhio after a Democratic candidate filed an ethics complaint against Josh Rubin, the agency's board chair and CEO of CJR Group, which represents American Electric Power. The complaint alleges potential conflicts of interest involving a $100 million fund for nuclear reactor development, with JobsOhio facing longstanding controversies over corporate ties and financial incentives.

JobsOhio reform efforts have stalled in the legislature, Ohio nurses are considering leaving due to high patient loads, and a bill to establish a PTSD fund for first responders is awaiting the governor's signature.

A bipartisan bill proposing increased oversight for JobsOhio, Ohio's economic development agency, received its first hearing. The measure aims to subject JobsOhio to standard state audits and annual legislative testimony, addressing concerns about its lack of transparency as a private entity not covered by state sunshine laws.