Gas and electric rate fight splits supporters in Issue 4
Ted Pollard reports on Issue 4 the Ohio constitutional amendment debated by proponents led by Polly Brokaw who urge a lifeline 400 kilowatt hour rate for residential gas and electricity opponents led by Armco Steel Corp warn of higher overall costs tax increases and job losses if the measure passes They cite a study and argue the poor would not reliably benefit while large users would shoulder the burden
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Energy lifeline plan sparks opposition across utility users
The proposal would raise bills for hospitals schools cities nursing homes churches and other energy users not eligible for a lifeline rate. It would also affect apartment dwellers with common meters and exclude farmers. Middletown's city manager Dale Hessel opposes the issue.
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