FirstEnergy Solutions got its $150 million a year bailout from the state of Ohio and then proceeded to declare war on the unions that represent workers in two of its nuclear power plants. The company’s attempt to cancel its contracts…
Several unions representing workers at the state's two nuclear plants are objecting to a new bankruptcy plan by FirstEnergy Solutions, saying the energy generator's latest filing would not honor union contracts. Rep. David Leland (D-Columbus) says many legislators recently voted to…
"Obviously, FirstEnergy (Solutions) cares more about its friends on Wall Street that the workers at the two facilities,'' state Rep. David Leland, D-Columbus, and an opponent of the bill, said Monday.
“This nation faces a mass-shooting epidemic, but instead of being proactive about gun safety in Ohio, state lawmakers have literally done the opposite – passing legislation that’s made it impossible for cities like Dayton and Columbus to monitor the guns…
"They are clearly more concerned about taking care of Wall Street than they are of taking care of workers at their plant. I think this is such a damaging piece of information that if this had been known before the…
"Until Republicans in the legislature get serious about Ohioans' calls for common sense gun safety reforms, we must all keep the pressure on them to do the right thing," Learn more at ColumbusDispatch.com
by: Jason Aubry Posted: Jul 24, 2019 COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Just after 11:30 a.m. on July 23, most of the members of the Ohio House of Representatives voted whether to agree to changes the Senate made to House Bill 6, also known…
By Mark WilliamsThe Columbus Dispatch Posted Jul 23, 2019 "We should be investing in our communities and putting Ohio first and not forcing Ohioans to spend over a billion dollars bailing out bankrupt nuclear facilities and an Indiana coal plant," said Rep. David…
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State Rep. David Leland’s bill to help attract more public defenders has passed the Ohio house. In a news release, Leland’s office announced the passing of House Bill 5. It creates the Ohio Public Defender State…
July 16, 2019 by Representative David Leland With the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee in recess until the fall, I thought it would be a good time to provide a brief update on important committee activity. I have compiled a list…