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House Bill 6 and Energy Costs in Ironton | Charleston News
Democrats in Ironton, Ohio, are rallying against soaring energy costs, blaming House Bill 6 and ties to energy industry money for hurting families. Passed in 2019, the law forced electric customers to subsidize coal and nuclear plants while slashing green energy programs — critics call it one of the worst energy laws ever. A massive corruption scandal tied to its passage led to federal convictions, including a former Ohio House Speaker. Though Senator Jon Husted was lieutenant governor at the time and hasn’t been charged, rallygoers point to his past communications with energy executives and…
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