Ohio utility corruption defendants to SCOTUS: Bribes are free speech If the court rules in favor of a former lawmaker and a lobbyist convicted in Ohio’s HB 6 scandal, it would have huge implications for the utility sector and beyond. by Kathiann Kowlaski ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/09/o...

🔜 Join Ohioans to Stop Executions for virtual conversations with men who have been wrongfully convicted. Hear about what went wrong, what finally worked & what safeguards Ohio needs now to prevent wrongful convictions. Thurs, 1/15 @ 7:00PM Thurs, 1/22 @ 7:00PM RSVP: otse.org/virtual-inno...

“As voters decide this year where Ohio ought to go next, it's important to look at where we've been.” @daviddewitt.bsky.social Ohio, check out this great resource with significant headlines from each of the last seven years! ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/08/o...

The PUCO approved a settlement agreement to provide FirstEnergy utility customers $275 million in restitution after the company violated state laws in the passage of HB 6, a controversial energy bill that was the largest corruption scheme in Ohio history. www.cleveland.com/open/2026/01...

This is an excellent resource, thank you @daviddewitt.bsky.social

Two Ohio Supreme Court races are on the 2026 ballot. Ohio Sup Crt Justice Brunner (D) is being challenged by 4 Republicans competing in a primary. Ohio Sup Crt Justice Hawkins (R) is up for reelection against Appeals Court Judge Marilyn Zayas (D). ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/05/w...

After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next? @kmkowalski.bsky.social ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/07/a...

The Ohio Supreme Court is reviewing multiple cases that hinge on how "public interest" should be defined when approving large solar projects, with potential significant implications for Ohio's energy landscape. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...

Imprisoned ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder & former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges have asked the US Supreme Court to revisit 2 decades-old court rulings underlying their corruption convictions in connection with the HB 6 bribery scandal. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...

Please join us on Thursday, January 15 at 8:30am to recap December and explore our collective efforts in the new year. We’ll also discuss what comes next after Senate Bill 293, the latest changes to Ohio’s voting law, and what may be on lawmakers’ radar  RSVP: commoncause-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎉 Happy New Year, Ohio! We’re all set to fight for fair courts in 2026!

Which local judges can run for re-election in 2026? Judge races may be overlooked, but in 2025, Franklin Co judges issued rulings like Columbus cannot pass its own gun laws and the city has legal immunity & can't be sued over the 2024 cyberattack. www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...

Cuyahoga Judge Celebrezze Resigns After Being Charged With Records Tampering @themarshallproject.org

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Ex-FirstEnergy CEO wants to limit whistleblowing accountant’s testimony at bribery trial By: Jake Zuckerman & Arielle Kass signalohio.org/firstenergy-...

👎 Gov. DeWine weighing whether to eliminate Ohio’s absentee ballot grace period 📬 No eligible voter should have their ballot thrown away because of mail delays out of their control! 🗣️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293! act.commoncause.org/letters/sb29... ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/17/g...

State appellate Judge Marilyn Zayas (D) announced she will run for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court in 2026. She’ll look to unseat Justice Dan Hawkins (R) who has served on the court for two years and is now seeking a full six-year term. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Today on All Sides with Amy Juravich: Looking at the impact young voters could have during midterm elections with Cathy Cohen, Gen Forward Tristen Davis, Capital University Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...

🚨Call Gov. DeWine and tell him to VETO SB 293🚨 Urge him to keep his word and not sign this bill that would only hurt Ohio voters who rely on vote-by-mail Every call matters in asking the Governor to stand by Ohio voters and veto this harmful bill! act.commoncause.org/letters/sb29...

Rev. Joan has a simple message for Gov. DeWine: VETO Senate Bill 293! She has been calling the Governor but his voicemail is full Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Director: 614-644-0929 Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign stood alongside partners this morning as the Judge Dugan trial began. ‼️“We’re here because the rule of law depends on people being able to walk into a courthouse without fear," said Nick Ramos, WDC Executive Director. www.jsonline.com/live-story/n...

Due process matters. Immigrant communities are integral to our society. A free, independent judiciary is non-negotiable.

Amid shortages, Ohio Supreme Court amends requirements for court interpreters The Supreme Court of Ohio keeps a roster of certified language interpreters to be used in everything from matters of child custody matters to felony charges. www.statenews.org/section/the-...

On Friday, Elwood Jones became the 12th man exonerated from Ohio’s death row! Elwood spent nearly 28 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Elwood Jones' case is a clear reminder of why it's time to end the death penalty. www.wcpo.com/news/local-n...

📜 Happy Bill of Rights Day! President Franklin Roosevelt established this day to commemorate the ratification of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. ⚖ The Bill of Rights spells out the fundamental rights & civil liberties guaranteed by our government.

Gov. DeWine said it himself: "I believe with the enactment of the new election integrity provisions in House Bill 458, this matter should be settled, and I do not expect to see any further statutory changes to Ohio voting procedures while I am Governor." 🗣️ Urge a veto on SB 293: ACLUOhio.org/Act

Two quick weekend actions: 📬 Sign our Veto SB 293 action alert, telling DeWine to protect voters' right to use the entire election timeline. 🍃 Sign our Veto SB 56 action alert, urging for Ohio's marijuana policy to legalize and repair, not recriminalize. 🚨The time is now: acluohio.org/Act

⏳Urge Gov. DeWine to Veto SB 293 📬No eligible voter should have their ballot thrown away because of mail delays out of their control, and election workers shouldn't have to waste their time on bureaucratic nonsense. Time is running out- go here to take action now: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293

⚠️SB 293, the bill that would close the 4-day window for absentee ballots to be accepted, is now on Gov. DeWine's desk! He can veto this bill, but time is running out! ✍️ Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293 that would only hurt Ohio voters who rely on vote-by-mail. lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293/in...

An Ohio Supreme Court case could change where people can rent with a dog. The justices are weighing whether housing providers can be held liable when a tenant’s dog injures someone in a shared space, even if the landlord did nothing wrong. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

Great news! Our partners, Ohioans to Stop Executions & the #NoDeathPenaltyOH campaign are now partners of the U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty. The campaign unites more than 50 organizations across the nation behind a shared, coordinated strategy to end the death penalty. @uscedp.bsky.social

In 23 states, as well as Washington, D.C., the death penalty has been abolished entirely. Let’s make Ohio the 24th! www.cleveland.com/news/2025/12...

New report from @campaignlegal.org - 2025 Threat Assessment Report: Risks and Challenges Facing State Ethics Commissions This important report explores the top challenges facing ethics commissions & provides guidance for confronting these threats directly. campaignlegal.org/ethics/2025-...

Gov. Mike DeWine is still deciding whether or not he will sign SB 293 that would eliminate the four-day grace period for mail-in ballots. The bill would require all mail-in ballots to be received by election day. The bill is opposed by voting rights advocates. www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/de...

Common Cause led the redistricting fight in Indiana — and we won. The Trump Administration did everything in their power to rig voting maps. Because of our leadership, senators stood with the majority of voters and stopped this power grab.

⚠️ SB 293 is now on Gov. DeWine's desk! He has to either sign or veto the bill within 10 days — meaning he has until 12/20, but could take action sooner. ☎️ Call Gov. DeWine & tell him to VETO SB 293 that would only hurt Ohio voters who rely on vote-by-mail. Every call matters!

As candidates and political parties gear up for the 2026 midterm election campaign, the Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider whether long-standing legal limits on coordinated spending -- enacted to prevent corruption -- violate the First Amendment. abcnews.go.com/Politics/sup...

Ohio courts still mulling reproductive rights cases, one set to extend into 2026 By: @susantebben.bsky.social ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/05/o...

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled police officers can be considered victims under Ohio’s Marsy’s Law privacy protections. This allows law enforcement officers to shield their identity if they were the subject of a criminal offense. By: @nckevns.bsky.social ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/05/o...

“The GOP’s attacks are highlighting the importance of state courts as perhaps the last line of defense for protecting fair elections.” @billycorriher.bsky.social for @democracydocket.com www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...

☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️ No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay. ▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555 ▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929 ▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828 Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine

FirstEnergy's #HB6 scandal isn't over yet. Another PUCO case will get an evidentiary hearing in February. And just after last month's ruling on rate hikes, the company will file a new rate case early next year. @canarymedia.com @ejtodaynews.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...

“No Supreme Court majority in American history has ever been constructed the way the Roberts court has—with the help of big, dark secret money.” @thelisagraves.bsky.social @truenorthresearch.bsky.social www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Voting rights advocates @ohiovotercoalition.bsky.social urge DeWine to veto SB293, saying it creates barriers for voters who mail their ballots b/c they can't get to their BOE to return them, only to risk being disenfranchised by delays in the post office. www.statenews.org/government-p...

Voter groups continue to hope to stop SB 293, a law they call harmful and unnecessary. The legislation eliminates a four-day grace period for mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and creates new guidelines for election workers regarding registrations. www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item. by Mary Frances McGowan www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...

Bill cutting grace period to return absentee ballots in Ohio headed to DeWine But while he signs most bills that come to him, he's suggested it’s not certain that he’ll sign this one. by Karen Kasler www.statenews.org/government-p...

🚨 URGENT! Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293! In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their BOE’s during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision." Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...

Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293! In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision." Call: (614) 644-4357 or click here: act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...

Rosa Parks showed how one act of courage can spark change. Today we honor her legacy by standing up for equal rights and demanding a stronger democracy.