Amid utility corruption trial, leaked GOP bill would allow for electric companies to own nuclear

By: Morgan Trau

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 1,489

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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An Ohio lawmaker is moving to allow electric utilities to own nuclear power, according to a leaked bill draft. The legislation, allegedly co-written by an energy company, surfaced as utility executives are on trial for the largest public corruption scheme in state history.

Ohio electric customers have paid for corrupt legislation for years.

“If we’re not able to see how the moneyed interests are influencing us, we’re just going to keep being ripped off,” Catherine …

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