/news/tags/sam-randazzo Sam Randazzo en-US Copyright Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:14:29 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-10/unfilled-records-requests-hide-the-full-story-behind-ohios-utility-corruption-scandal Documents produced at the end of July shed light on Sam Randazzo’s role at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. But more documents before and after his tenure still haven’t been produced. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:14:29 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-10/unfilled-records-requests-hide-the-full-story-behind-ohios-utility-corruption-scandal Kathiann M. Kolwalski /news/government-politics/2022-05-08/ohio-democratic-party-sues-dewine-over-firstenergy-nuclear-bailout-law-records The lawsuit comes two days after the primary, with Democratic candidates planning to talk about the House Bill 6 corruption scandal in this year's election. Mon, 09 May 2022 00:43:13 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-05-08/ohio-democratic-party-sues-dewine-over-firstenergy-nuclear-bailout-law-records Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2022-01-24/ohio-democratic-party-threatens-to-sue-dewine-administration-over-records-requests The party wants documents that show any possible connection between Gov. Mike DeWine's administration and the nuclear bailout bribery scandal. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 02:47:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-01-24/ohio-democratic-party-threatens-to-sue-dewine-administration-over-records-requests Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-12-17/firstenergy-looks-to-the-future-while-weathering-a-scandal-ridden-past One of Ohio's largest utility companies is attempting to turn the page on a turbulent couple of years. But accountability concerns still linger as FirstEnergy looks at its plans for the future. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-12-17/firstenergy-looks-to-the-future-while-weathering-a-scandal-ridden-past Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-08-13/court-freezes-assets-of-former-utility-regulator-connected-to-firstenergy-scandal Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says this action was necessary to protect Sam Randazzo's property for a pending civil suit. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:44:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-13/court-freezes-assets-of-former-utility-regulator-connected-to-firstenergy-scandal Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-07-29/analysis-householder-scandal-has-dewine-under-siege There are signs the federal investigation into the passage of House Bill 6 is getting closer to the heart of the DeWine administration. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:51:51 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-29/analysis-householder-scandal-has-dewine-under-siege Howard Wilkinson /news/government-politics/2021-07-28/renacci-says-he-wants-investigation-into-firstenergy-donations-to-dewine The former U.S. Congressman who is running for the governor in next year's GOP primary says the federal corruption scandal has made Ohio "the most corrupt state in the country." Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:21:34 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-28/renacci-says-he-wants-investigation-into-firstenergy-donations-to-dewine Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-07-27/dewine-learned-of-firstenergy-payment-to-former-puco-chair-before-he-resigned Gov. Mike DeWine has made his first public comments since last week’s plea deal from FirstEnergy in the federal corruption case involving the nuclear power plant bailout law known as House Bill 6. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:46:20 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-27/dewine-learned-of-firstenergy-payment-to-former-puco-chair-before-he-resigned Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2021-07-25/the-political-fallout-from-firstenergys-deal-with-the-feds FirstEnergy will pay a $230 million fine in a plea deal with federal prosecutors in the federal investigation into the $1.6 billion bailout for Ohio’s two nuclear energy plants. But some are saying state leaders have not done enough to prevent back room dealing that can lead to scandals like this. Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:19:41 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-25/the-political-fallout-from-firstenergys-deal-with-the-feds Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-03-19/governor-names-new-chair-of-utility-regulating-panel Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is naming a former Franklin County judge to be the next chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. French replaces Sam Randazzo, who resigned last year after the FBI searched his home, looking into a $4 million-dollar payment from First Energy. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:51:03 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-19/governor-names-new-chair-of-utility-regulating-panel Jo Ingles