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R. Patrick DeWine
Coverage of R. Patrick DeWine in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. DeWine vetoes Ohio submetering legislation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill regulating submetering companies that resell electricity to multi-unit complexes. The legislation aimed to provide consumer protections but faced criticism over unexplained fees and limited consumer choice. DeWine argued the submetering model is 'fundamentally flawed' and rejected the bill’s compromise approach to oversight.
- Ohio Supreme Court declines to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s case
The Ohio Supreme Court declined to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s post-conviction appeals, citing a late filing and lack of jurisdiction. Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, with evidence suggesting an intentional crash.