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FirstEnergy Will Pay $230 Million In Bribery Case

Season 2021 Episode 29 | 26m 46s

A year ago, Larry Householder and four others were arrested in connection the House Bill 6 bribery scandal. HB6 is known as the nuclear bailout bill as one of its main planks was propping up nuclear power plants by hitting ratepayers with the tab. Thursday, First Energy agreed to pay a very hefty fine, $230 million. Also, Cleveland's mayoral candidates discussed environmental issues in a forum.

Aired: 07/22/21
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The Ohio Senate proposed in its budget to tap the state’s unclaimed property fund for Browns.
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Some Cleveland Heights residents call on the mayor to step down
Calls for the resignation of Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren have grown louder.
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Episode: S2025 E19 | 26:46
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to undergo major renovation
Cleveland will build a new terminal at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to open in 2032.
Episode: S2025 E18 | 26:46
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Board makes a quick change in leadership for Akron Public Schools
The Akron board of education accepted the resignation of Michael Robinson and hired his replacement.
Episode: S2025 E17 | 26:46
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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave
The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid leave.
Episode: S2025 E15 | 26:46
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Ohio lawmakers get major pushback on proposed library cuts
A funding cut for libraries in the state's proposed two-year budget is now a funding increase.
Episode: S2025 E14 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Ohio House budget moves away from bipartisan schools funding plan
The Ohio House unveiled its version of the state budget this week.
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