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Ohio news
Ohio lawmakers are rushing to pass a permanent solution for regulating intoxicating hemp (delta-8 THC) before a court order blocking the governor's ban expires Dec. 2. Both House and Senate agree on age restrictions and testing but split on sales: The Senate wants sales in licensed marijuana dispensaries, the House wants a new license for hemp retailers. Lawmakers are also adding a public smoking ban and expungement process to the state's recreational marijuana law. A key disagreement is tax revenue, with the House fighting for the 36% local government share.
AES Ohio seeks another rate increase, days after a separate hike was approved. The new 'three-year rate plan' would raise rates 3% annually from 2027-2029, a first under a new law (HB15) allowi ...