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Should Ohio freeze utility rates for a year?
Ohio state Rep. Desiree Tims introduced a bill to freeze utility rate increases for a year amid rising electricity prices. The proposal aims to provide short-term financial relief for households, particularly low-income ones, while risks include potential utility infrastructure maintenance delays affecting service reliability.
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