Public Hearings

Several public hearings are ongoing as the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio considers AEP Ohio's proposal. The plan would increase an average customer's costs by $4 a month and give the utility company $400 million in extra annual revenue.

Some of Columbus' 21 area commissions are expressing concern over the city's planned update to land use maps. Previously, the city relied on the 21 groups to build their own maps. Now, officials want a single uniform map for the entire city.

Just a day after Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced he tested positive for COVID and exposed members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission to the virus, lawmakers are taking action to allow state agencies and boards to conduct remote meetings again.