DeWine Vetoed Utility Bill

Governor Mike DeWine just vetoed a bill meant to regulate third-party utility billing companies, calling it a flawed system that fails to protect vulnerable consumers—especially those on financial aid. The bill followed a state Supreme Court ruling that forced these submetering firms to be treated like public utilities, giving customers the right to shop for prices and enjoy consumer protections. But critics, including consumer advocates, say the bill didn’t go far enough to safeguard Ohioans from unfair practices. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28e0ca8f7d3996f4