Newsfeed
September 16, 2026
Today, state Senator Kent Smith (D-Euclid) released the following statement after the auditor of state published a performance audit of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The report showed a 34% increase in consumer prices since 2022, a sizable reduction in proposed utility-scale projects, and a need to increase Ohio's power generation capacity.
July 21, 2026
Today, state Senator Kent Smith (D-Euclid) released the following statement after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rejected a permit that would have allowed data centers to discharge wastewater into the state's waterways.