JobsOhio oversight proposed by bipartisan Ohio lawmakers following podcast scandal

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 955

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A bipartisan pair of Ohio lawmakers have announced legislation establishing new oversight for JobsOhio. The proposal comes in the wake of a podcast scandal that prompted Ted Carter to step down as president of Ohio State University.

JobsOhio has admitted to providing $60,000 in sponsorship funding to “The Callout” podcast, at the center of Carter’s “inappropriate relationship” scandal. It is currently attempting to claw back that money.

A university president, an inappropriate relationship, …

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