Ohio House of Representatives
Coverage of Ohio House of Representatives in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio General Assembly members propose sweeping bill to regulate data center development
Legislators in Ohio introduced Ohio House Bill 983, which aims to regulate data center development across the state. Key provisions include requiring voter approval for new construction exceeding one megawatt and imposing stringent standards for air emissions and water discharge, while also banning local tax incentives for related facilities.
- Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
Former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling have been reindicted on state charges including bribery, conspiracy, and fraud. The case involves allegations of funneling millions through dark-money groups to influence Ohio elections and secure a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout. A prior trial ended in a hung jury, and a retrial is scheduled for September.