Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November. Since it was passed, it’s taken state officials months to get things rolling.
Once one of Ohio's most powerful politicians, Householder was convicted in March 2023 for his role in orchestrating a $60 million bribery scheme.CLEVELAND — Imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder pleaded not guilty Friday to 10 additional felony counts brought against him by the state.
Once one of Ohio's most powerful politicians, Householder was convicted in March 2023 for his role in orchestrating a $60 million bribery scheme funded by Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. to elect allies, secure power and then pass a $1 billion bailout of two of its affiliated nuclear plants and defend the bill from a repeal effort.
The state’s case charges two former FirstEnergy executives — ex-CEO Chuck Jones and Senior Vice President Michael Dowling — on a combined 22 counts, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, bribery, telecommunications fraud and money laundering. Both have pleaded not guilty.
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