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FERC requires states to expand transmission of renewable energy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has implemented a new rule mandating states to address transmission needs, driven by the expansion of renewable energy in the resource mix. The rule, adopted on May 13, includes "requirements addressing how transmission providers must conduct long-term planning for regional transmission."

By Buckeye Reporter | May 22, 2024

Rep. Tracy Richardson on proposed solar farm: 'I support the concerns of my residents'

Ohio Representative Tracy Richardson stated that the Pleasant Township community "truly came together" to voice their concerns about the proposed Chestnut Solar farm "in front of representatives from the Power Siting Board." Richardson made these comments on Facebook following her attendance at a hearing held on April 29.

By Buckeye Reporter | May 9, 2024

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In Ohio, state leaders push solar farms for thee, not me

By Buckeye Reporter | Mar 30, 2024

Built in 1823, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's house two miles north of Cedarville is 16 rooms in a Queen Anne-style with a roof made from tile, imported from England.

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State Rep Stewart: 'biological males should not be competing against females in sports'

By Buckeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2024

State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) has expressed his support for the Ohio House's decision to override Governor DeWine's veto on the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. His focus is on preventing biological males from competing in female sports and opposing permanent sex-change surgeries for children.

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Sunlight Energy acquires 9.4-MW of solar generation in Ohio and Michigan

By Buckeye Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

Sunlight Energy, a subsidiary of Genie Energy Ltd., recently expanded its solar generation capacity with the acquisition of 9.4-MW in Ohio and Michigan. The transaction, which took place on November 28, marked the first time that Genie Energy has acquired operating solar assets as part of its strategy to enhance its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments.

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URGE, backer of Ohio's Issue 1 amendment: 'It's time to END parental involvement laws'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 6, 2023

Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE), a main supporter of Issue 1 and a part of the coalition, Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom, has historically supported ending parental involvement or parental rights laws. URGE tweeted their support for ending parental involvement laws in April of last year and has expressed their support for Issue 1 on the ballot this November, which includes parental rights and notifications regarding abortion and gender-affirming care. According to URGE, "It's time to END parental involvement laws. We're ALL worthy of self-determination!"

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State Rep Miller (R-City of Ashland) 'We want to ensure that no patient is ever left alone when they are facing a vulnerable health situation'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

On Sep 29th, Ohio State Representatives Melanie Miller and Beth Lear have introduced House Bill 236, known as the "Never Alone Act," which aims to guarantee patients' access to advocates in healthcare settings, particularly during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill establishes the right for patients and long-term care residents to have advocates of their choice accompany them in healthcare facilities, provides information to patients about this right, and seeks to strike a balance between patient rights and facility safety concerns. The legislation...

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State Rep Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) 'This legislation empowers our local governments and protects Ohioans’ Second Amendment rights,'

By Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

On Sep 29th, Ohio State Representative Justin Pizzulli, in collaboration with Representative Adam Mathews, has introduced House Bill 272, proposing to grant local governments the discretionary power to authorize concealed carry within specific community centers. This legislation, aimed at preserving Ohioans' Second Amendment rights, offers local authorities the choice to determine whether concealed carry should be allowed in general-purpose community spaces used for community gatherings. The bill outlines specific conditions for concealed carry permission, such as the absence...

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Flush with federal tax dollars, Columbus planning agency pushes Ohio farmers to replace crops with solar panels

By Special to the Buckeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2023

A Columbus-based non-profit founded to coordinate regional road building is now spending tens of millions in federal tax dollars lobbying for the building of government-subsidized solar panel farms across central Ohio.

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Ohio Citizen Action on Issue 1: 'Celebrate Pride by voting NO in August'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

In a recent post on Facebook, Ohio Citizen Action urged Ohioans to "celebrate Pride" by voting no on Issue 1. Ohio Citizen Action is one of a number of groups opposing Issue 1.

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SBA Pro-Life America: Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment 'would make the state into a haven for no-limits abortion'

By Buckeye Reporter Report | May 8, 2023

The non-profit group Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Pro-Life America said a proposed Ohio state constitutional amendment would "make the state into a haven for no-limits abortion."

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Renacci critical of DeWine's leadership as Ohio ranks as ‘#3 in most-regulated states’

By Tamara Browning | Feb 21, 2022

Gubernatorial Candidate Jim Renacci is promoting what he describes as DeWine’s failures as new research shows that Ohio is third in the nation for most-regulated states.

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House proposal intends to protect online consumers from crime rings

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2021

Ohio is one of three states pushing laws designed to protect online shoppers from counterfeit goods. But the same law could also protect Ohio consumers from sophisticated crime rings that, according to recent reports, have peddled at least $45 billion in stolen goods.

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Proposed Ohio bill will crack down on online stolen, counterfeit items

By Christina Heath | Aug 12, 2021

A new proposed bill from Ohio state Reps. Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Haraz Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg would place regulations on online marketplaces to protect consumers from purchasing counterfeit or stolen items.

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Ohio’s approach to COVID-19 causing hysteria

By Staff reports | Nov 24, 2020

Ohio finds itself at 456 deaths per million making it 23rd in the country when it comes to COVID-related deaths, according to the COVID Tracking Project.

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DeWine silent on mask enforcement after brutal arrest of asthmatic mother at son’s football game

By Staff reports | Sep 28, 2020

Gov. Mike DeWine is refusing to respond to questions regarding how mask violations should be enforced after the arrest of Alicia Kitts last week.

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McColley: Legislation will rein in DeWine’s abuse of power

By Staff reports | Sep 25, 2020

Gov. Mike DeWine has overstepped his authority in his mishandling of the pandemic and needs to be reeled in, according to State Sen. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon).