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Dear Friend,
As a supporter of Ohio Citizen Action interested in combating
utility corruption, you understand the importance of holding those in
power accountable.
The recent developments surrounding Governor Mike DeWine's
connections to FirstEnergy and the tragic death of Sam Randazzo shed light on the
depth of the corruption we are facing.
Randazzo's passing has wrenched state and federal criminal cases
accusing him of accepting a $4.3 million bribe from FirstEnergy before
doing its bidding, but doesn't stop the state's case against
FirstEnergy executives.
The extent of FirstEnergy's
influence is staggering:
- FirstEnergy secretly paid $300,000 to a dark money nonprofit
referred to as its lobbyist explicitly associated with now-Senate President Matt
Huffman, referred to as “the Huffman C4."
Ohioans deserve energy
policy free of corruption and lies
We deserve a comprehensive energy policy built around
equitable solutions that are good for our economy, our communities,
and our health.
The costly coal subsidies and provisions gutting our clean
energy standards implemented by House Bill 6 remain in effect today,
costing ratepayers millions every day and dragging down our economic
growth.
We continue to call on lawmakers to repeal ALL of HB 6, get
rid of ratepayer-funded subsidies of antiquated coal facilities and
reinstate Ohio's renewable energy and energy efficiency standards in
full.
Currently, legislation has been introduced
that would add transparency to political spending by
utilities.
We're working with other groups across the state to pass a community solar bill that
will allow ratepayers to break free from monopoly utilities while
helping to solve climate change.
Thank you for sticking with
us in the fight for accountability and justice,
P.S. We're so close achieving our $30,000 Spring
campaign goal. Only $3,413 away! Your support, if you haven't
contributed already, could make all the difference. Donate today!
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