<[link removed]>TOGETHER, WE DID IT! Last week, the Ohio legislature passed the immediate repeal of the controversial OVEC coal subsidies <[link removed]> that were established under House Bill 6. The repeal of these subsidies means millions of dollars will remain in the pockets of hardworking families instead of propping up obsolete and polluting coal plants.

This triumph wasn't handed to us—it was earned through relentless grassroots organizing. Each number listed above represents a person—a neighbor, a parent, a student, a retiree—who believed that their voice mattered. And they were right.

For over six years, the repercussions of House Bill 6 have fallen on Ohioans' shoulders, and now, we've ended another major component of that corruption scandal. Thanks to your advocacy, Ohio is moving toward a more modern, transparent, and accountable energy system.

This legislation also delivers long overdue reforms to Ohio's energy policy:

- It improves transparency and establishes stronger reliability standards requiring utilities to track outages at the local level.
- offers low-interest loans for solar energy and efficiency upgrades in schools.
- transitions Ohio away from Electric Security Plans (ESPs), which utilities have used to charge customers excessive riders and fees.

<[link removed]>A screenshot from the HBO documentary: "The Dark Money Game" showing our Deputy Director Melissa English gathering signatures for the House Bill 6 referendum in 2019.

Our fight against utility corruption is now receiving national attention through Alex Gibney's powerful HBO documentary "The Dark Money Game: Ohio Confidential. <[link removed]>" The film exposes how FirstEnergy orchestrated one of the largest utility scandals in U.S. history—using approximately $60 million in bribes to secure over $1.5 billion in ratepayer subsidies for aging coal and nuclear plants.

Gibney connects the House Bill 6 scandal to the broader issues of gerrymandering and the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.

Help us keep fighting!

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In another important development, Larry Householder and Matt Borges will remain in prison after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel affirmed their convictions <[link removed]>in the massive FirstEnergy bribery scandal, rejecting their claims that federal prosecutors overstepped.



This win represents something even more profound: In a political landscape where cynicism feels justified, you've proven that organized citizens can still hold power accountable.

Your support made the OVEC victory possible—your continued partnership will help transform Ohio's energy landscape for generations to come.

Thanks again and congratulations!

Ohio Citizen Action

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