/tags/firstenergy FirstEnergy en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:22:47 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-04/companies-owned-by-late-utilities-regulator-plead-guilty-in-ohio-bribery-and-corruption-scandal Two companies created by the former head of the state’s utilities regulating panel to take bribes from FirstEnergy have made a deal with the state to close out proceedings against them. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:22:47 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-04/companies-owned-by-late-utilities-regulator-plead-guilty-in-ohio-bribery-and-corruption-scandal Karen Kasler /government-politics/2023-07-21/firstenergy-ceo-talks-about-coming-out-of-ohios-huge-bailout-scandal-and-facing-the-future The new CEO of one of the biggest utility companies in the country said it's ready to put the House Bill 6 corruption case in the past and focus on investments, and he has a suggestion for Ohio ratepayers dealing with soaring bills. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:02:05 GMT /government-politics/2023-07-21/firstenergy-ceo-talks-about-coming-out-of-ohios-huge-bailout-scandal-and-facing-the-future Karen Kasler /government-politics/2022-05-17/repercussions-of-firstenergy-bribery-scandal-seen-in-board-overhaul As part of a settlement in a shareholders lawsuit, six members on FirstEnergy’s board of directors did not seek re-election. Tue, 17 May 2022 16:25:55 GMT /government-politics/2022-05-17/repercussions-of-firstenergy-bribery-scandal-seen-in-board-overhaul Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-11-02/firstenergy-refunds-renews-calls-for-puco-reform Consumer advocates say refunds are just the beginning, and more changes need to happen soon. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:26:16 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-02/firstenergy-refunds-renews-calls-for-puco-reform Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-10-18/state-consumer-watchdog-is-calling-for-a-shake-up-at-puco The latest Ohio Supreme Court ruling sparked the call for change. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:24:28 GMT /government-politics/2021-10-18/state-consumer-watchdog-is-calling-for-a-shake-up-at-puco Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-08-25/democratic-lawmaker-wants-records-investigation-on-former-ohio-utilities-commission-chair-and-firstenergy And he said he's prepared to go to court if he has to. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:50:20 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-25/democratic-lawmaker-wants-records-investigation-on-former-ohio-utilities-commission-chair-and-firstenergy Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-08-05/attorney-general-adds-randazzo-jones-to-corruption-civil-suit The civil suit, which was initially filed in September 2020, includes former House Speaker Larry Householder and FirstEnergy. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:17:56 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-05/attorney-general-adds-randazzo-jones-to-corruption-civil-suit Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-08-04/what-else-dont-we-know-consumer-group-wants-deeper-audit-of-firstenergy The PUCO discovered $24.5 million was collected from ratepayers and other entities, and used for payments that were deemed "improperly classified, misallocated, or lacked documentation." Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:19:36 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-04/what-else-dont-we-know-consumer-group-wants-deeper-audit-of-firstenergy Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-08-03/audit-finds-firstenergy-payments-to-generation-now-randazzo-groups The audit says FirstEnergy should refund ratepayers $6.6M which was flagged by FirstEnergy as being "improperly classified, misallocated, or lacked documentation." Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:44:25 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-03/audit-finds-firstenergy-payments-to-generation-now-randazzo-groups Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-07-29/ohio-house-dems-call-for-dewine-to-fire-staff-members Democrats in the Ohio House want Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) to fire two members of his staff in response to new information to come out related to the… Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:59:49 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-29/ohio-house-dems-call-for-dewine-to-fire-staff-members Andy Chow