Lt Gov Jon Husted denies knowing of FirstEnergy bribery scandal [Video]

CLEVELAND — On the July 3, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues, we give you a round up of what’s happening in Ohio politics ahead of the 4th of July holiday.

Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. share the latest reporting from the Ohio Capital Journal, describing how Lt. Gov. Jon Husted denies knowing about the FirstEnergy bribery scandal despite texting with indicted former CEOs Chuck Jones and Mike Dowling.

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We also bring you new information about the effort to get the citizen-initiated redistricting amendment on the November ballot, with the help of Cleveland.com political reporter Andrew Tobias. 

Then, we give you the latest update on recreational marijuana sales licenses in the state with Ohio, and introduce you to a new program at Kent State University designed …