Governor Vetoes Renters' Utility Bill

Governor Mike DeWine just vetoed a bill meant to protect renters paying third-party utility bills, calling it inadequate and fundamentally flawed. The legislation followed a court ruling that forced these submetering companies to be treated like public utilities, but critics say it created a second-class system for renters — leaving them without price protections, competitive energy options, or access to vital assistance programs. The governor insists the real fix lies in overhauling the entire submetering model, not patching the law. For now, renters remain vulnerable — and the debate over fair utility access continues. 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/35d2af02c3e9cb07