FirstEnergy faces scrutiny over $60 million bribery scheme
FirstEnergy Corp. is under federal scrutiny for allegedly funding a $60 million campaign to back Ohio Householder as speaker and push a $1 billion bailout for two nuclear plants via its subsidiary FirstEnergy Solutions. The scheme tied to Generation Now and political associate Householder prompted lawsuits, a plunging stock price, and calls for internal probes as investigators pursue who funded the lobbying and how the bailout was shaped.
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FirstEnergy Solutions
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Columbus
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Ohio State University
Ned Hill
Donald Trump
Generation Now
FirstEnergy Services
Jonathan Entin
Case Western Reserve University
Entin
Voter groups sue to expand ballot drop boxes in Ohio
A coalition of voting rights groups and Democrats sue Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking to expand ballot drop boxes beyond one per county before the November election. They challenge the order as unconstitutional and push for a county by county drop box to voter ratio. The case follows controversy over funding and legality of posting paid postage for ballots.
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Ohio lawmaker pushes impeachment of DeWine amid fraud claim
Republican Rep. Nino Vitale, a DeWine critic, faces a campaign finance fraud referral after filing a blank report late, prompting Ohio Elections Commission review. Vitale, known for anti mask stance, supported impeachment move against DeWine, calling him a dictator.
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Vitale
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Judge blocks rule of relief funds to private schools
A federal judge blocked a Education Department rule allowing too much pandemic relief aid to private schools, affecting Michigan and eight other states plus several districts. The ruling says the department exceeded its authority, risking $16.5 million in Michigan public schools and prompting statements by state and Catholic conference leaders.
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Hawaii
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Wisconsin
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