John Kulewicz
Coverage of John Kulewicz in the Nexus archive.
- A $100M Ohio energy fund lacks transparency — and excludes renewables
Ohio's $100M JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative funds natural gas and nuclear projects but excludes renewables, drawing criticism over transparency and favoritism. JobsOhio, a private entity exempt from public records laws, administers the program, which has faced ethical concerns due to ties between a board member and American Electric Power.
- Ohio Republican attorney general candidate appears to advocate ending parts of Medicaid
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber made statements implying support for ending parts of Ohio Medicaid, though his campaign clarified he supports lawful use of Medicaid funds. The program covers over 3 million Ohioans and costs $40 billion annually. President Trump previously questioned federal Medicaid funding, and a Democratic candidate accused Republicans of exaggerating provider fraud to justify cutting the program.
- Ohio Dems outraise Republicans in downballot statewide offices but still far behind in cash on hand
Ohio Democratic candidates for statewide offices raised more funds than Republicans in the second 2026 campaign finance period but remain behind in cash reserves. Republican primary races for treasurer and attorney general saw high spending, with Jay Edwards and Keith Faber securing key positions despite competitive challenges.
- Ohio attorney general candidates call for more transparency from JobsOhio after ethics complaint
Ohio attorney general candidates are demanding transparency from JobsOhio after a Democratic candidate filed an ethics complaint against Josh Rubin, the agency's board chair and CEO of CJR Group, which represents American Electric Power. The complaint alleges potential conflicts of interest involving a $100 million fund for nuclear reactor development, with JobsOhio facing longstanding controversies over corporate ties and financial incentives.