Tristan Rader
Coverage of Tristan Rader in the Nexus archive.
- Federal government will put 2,840 acres of Ohio’s only national forest out to bid for fracking
The federal government will auction 2,840 acres in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest for fracking on September 15. The Bureau of Land Management announced 41 parcels in Monroe and Washington counties will be leased, sparking concerns over environmental and health impacts from residents and environmental groups.
- Ohio Democrats urge Gov. DeWine to veto submetering bill
Ohio Democrats urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto House Bill 173, which regulates submetering companies. Critics argue the bill fails to sufficiently protect tenants from inflated rates and poor service, while supporters claim it establishes necessary policy. The bill caps submetering charges at 3% below typical utility rates and aligns some requirements with utility standards, but conflicts with a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling.
- Bipartisan JobsOhio oversight bill gets first hearing
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.