A discussed in prior posts, the Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) has taken an aggressive respond to deadlines imposed by the Ohio Legislature compelling ERAC to render decisions in 339 appeals in a matter of months. It issued orders in all pending appeals canceling prior hearings and establishing an expedited hearing format that consists of the
Ohio EPA and ODNR Propose Major Fee Increases in Upcoming State Budget
During Governor Strickland’s State of the State he made the "no new taxes" pledge. However, the Governor did mention that to balance the budget he will propose "new fees, fines and penalties." No specifics were provided, however, now that details are beginning to take shape the Governor Strickland has been criticized for his roll out of
Progress in Ohio on Renewable Energy Job Creation…But What Next?
Governor Ted Strickland made his State of the State speech today. While almost the entire speech was focused on education there were a few interesting nuggets relative to Ohio’s progress in developing green jobs.
"Over the last three years, Ohio has led the nation with 350 new or expanded facility projects in the renewable energy