Ohio Democrats propose utility rate freeze, consumer dividend

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Ohio House Democrats are pitching a plan to temporarily freeze utility rates and provide a $150 credit on Ohioans’ electric bills, as affordability takes center stage in a hotly contested midterm election.

But the proposal could fall flat because the Democratic plan calls for a dramatic increase in state taxes on oil and gas drilling. Even if that increase puts Ohio in line with other Republican-led states, it seems unlikely Ohio Republicans will embrace it.

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