Today is the deadline to replace a candidate on November's ballot. But, Ohio Congressman Max Miller, under intense pressure to resign, remains defiant. He says he's not dropping out despite allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.
Congress launched an ethics investigation in the case, at Miller's request, while Ohio's other Republican senator, Jon Husted joined the chorus for Miller to go. It looks like voters may have the final say.
Residents in one Pickaway County city take their case against data centers to the Ohio Supreme Court and win.
Meanwhile, how are candidates navigating the thorny issue on the campaign trail: green-light all, press pause, or outright bans?
In a new opinion piece, Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy pledges free electricity and lower property taxes as part of his data center policy plan.
We're discussing all of it on this week's Reporter Roundtable.
Guests:
- Karen Kasler, bureau chief, Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau
- Marty Schladen, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal
- Noah Blundo, executive editor, Hannah News Service