Ohio state legislators’ decision continues their trend of passing legislation that increases energy bills and gives more of hardworking Ohioans’ paychecks to the fossil fuel industry and investor-owned utilities for private investments. Yet again, legislators have put fossil fuel industry profits above the needs of Ohioans already struggling to pay their energy bills this holiday season.
OEC Action Fund Statement on Governor DeWine’s Executive Budget and State of the State Address
Yesterday, Governor DeWine delivered his 2023 State of the State address to the 135th General Assembly. In his speech, he laid out his investment priorities for the year including plans to continue funding Ohio’s signature water quality program H2Ohio, economic development opportunities for the state and mental health initiatives.
OEC Action Fund condemns Governor DeWine’s signature of HB 458 and HB 507
Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed both House Bill 458 and House Bill 507 into law. The OEC Action Fund condemns the passage of these two bills pushed through in the waning hours of the 134th General Assembly. House Bill 458 was originally focused on August special elections, but it was amended into a sweeping anti-voter bill that massively changes how elections are administered and how Ohioans can access their most fundamental American right. House Bill 507, originally intended to govern the sale of poultry, removes critical public oversight and locks-in polluters’ control over what public lands in Ohio are leased and when.
19 Ohio advocacy organizations call on Governor DeWine to veto HB 458
Last week, the Ohio House approved the amended House Bill 458 with a concurrence vote, and the legislation now heads to Governor DeWine’s desk. This legislation was originally focused on August special elections, but was amended into a sweeping anti-voter bill that massively changes how elections are administered and how Ohioans can access their most fundamental American right.
OEC Action Fund condemns House passage of amended HB 507, urges Governor DeWine to veto bill
Today, the Ohio House voted 59-33 to approve the amended House Bill 507 after a concurrence vote, and the legislation now heads to Governor DeWine’s desk. This legislation originally intended to govern the sale of poultry takes away critical public oversight and could lock-in polluters’ control over what public lands in Ohio are leased and when.
OEC Action Fund Congratulates DeWine-Husted Campaign on Their Election Victory
Ohio Voters reelected Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted for another term. Going into the next term, the OEC Action Fund looks to continue this positive work that boosts the quality of life for Ohioans while continuing our calls for improvements in Ohio energy policies and an end to gerrymandering.