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Ohio coal plant subsidies still a bad deal for ratepayers despite growing generation demand
The pair of 1950s-era coal plants bailed out under Ohio’s House Bill 6 law are likely to remain unprofitable even after a surge in grid operator payments to generators, experts say. The PJM Interconnection grid market makes capacity payments to line up power to meet expected demand in the years ahead. Aging, uneconomical coal plants […]
The local leaders who did and didn't go to the DNC, Votto's goodbye, plus more top stories
Ohio and Kentucky political leaders appeared on stage at the Democratic National Convention this week in support of Kamala Harris for president. But one noted absence was U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. On Cincinnati Edition, why the senior senator from Ohio is sticking close to home in a tough election year.
Ohioans recognize National Black Business Month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — August is National Black Business Month, and Ohioans are helping further the message to highlight the need to support Black-owned business across the country and help ensure financial fulfillment for all. Black Business Month was created 20 years ago to recognize and help move Black entrepreneurs forward, and some organizations feel […]
Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $527 million; Thursday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $527 million for the Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, drawing, marking the third time this year it’s topped the $500 million mark. It already stands as the 13th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. The most recent winning...
Ohio state tax refund check stolen
TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 2 that he had recently learned that a $500 tax refund check from the state of Ohio, where he worked, was stolen and cashed in late April. He was given a police report number to enable the Ohio Labor Office to launch an investigation.
Gov. Mike DeWine, U.S. House speaker Mike Johnson to headline fundraiser for anti-redistricting amendment campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson are coming to Cleveland next week to raise money for the campaign working to defeat Issue 1, the state redistricting-reform amendment in November. An event invitation obtained by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer also bills all 10...
A reminder regarding the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
In November 2023, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, which legalized the possession and use of cannabis for people aged 21 and older in Ohio. The state of Ohio had previously legalized medical cannabis in 2016. While both medical and recreational cannabis are legalized under Ohio law, they remain illegal under...
Lucas County Democrats look to continue DNC momentum in red state
CHICAGO — After four days in the windy city, Ohio Democrats are ready to return to their state and mobilize their neighbors to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and Lucas County Democrats are no exception. “I think Ohio is totally in play now that Kamala is on the ticket,” Toledo City Council President Carrie Hartman said. “I was not confident when it was Joe Biden, but now that it’s Kamala, I’m confident.” Ohio used to be an important battleground state but has since become more conservative. In 2020, former President Donald Trump won 81 counties in Ohio, compared to 2016 when he won 80. In a sea of red, Lucas County has a strong Democratic presence in Ohio. President Biden won the county in 2020, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
Backers of Ohio redistricting measure vow lawsuit over ballot language they call ‘deceitful’
COLUMBUS (AP) — Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday, after the state ballot board approved language describing their proposal for voters that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative. Over the objections of Citizens Not Politicians’ lawyer, the Republican-controlled panel approved language that will describe the proposed 15-member […] The post Backers of Ohio redistricting measure vow lawsuit over ballot language they call ‘deceitful’ appeared first on The Tribune.
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