JobsOhio Under Fire Over Transparency | Columbus News

Ohio’s attorney general race is boiling over as candidates zero in on JobsOhio, the state’s economic development agency, accusing it of lacking transparency. John Kulewicz has filed an ethics complaint against Josh Rubin, JobsOhio’s chair who also lobbies for AEP, alleging he’s steering public funds toward the utility—especially with a new $100 million nuclear reactor fund. JobsOhio, since its 2011 launch, has faced repeated scrutiny for conflicts of interest, from leasing state liquor rights at a steep discount to handing out over a billion dollars in incentives without clear results. Despite claims of ethical oversight, critics argue Rubin’s dual role creates a conflict, especially as AEP itself has a sordid past, including a scandal that led to a former House Speaker’s prison sentence. Republican candidate Keith Faber agrees more transparency is needed, though he acknowledges the agency’s public-private structure complicates oversight. This fight isn’t just about one agency—it’s a broader battle over accountability, who benefits from public money, and how Ohio invests its future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f6fbcc829adbaec5