I started digging into the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers and energy projects in Ohio and what I found raised serious questions about transparency, public oversight, and who these deals are really benefiting. JobsOhio was created in 2011 and funded through the state’s liquor enterprise revenue, billions generated... from public assets. Yet it operates as a private nonprofit that is not subject to traditional open-records laws. Today, Ohio is being marketed as “deployment ready” for hyperscale data centers, massive facilities that require constant, industrial-scale electricity and water usage. To support that demand, new energy infrastructure is being proposed across the state, including advanced nuclear projects like Oklo in Pike County. Policy changes like Ohio Senate Bill 52 shifted how energy siting decisions are handled at the local level, while utilities such as American Electric Power have proposed new tariffs and grid upgrades to support the surge in data center demand. Communities across Ohio are raising concerns about farmland loss, water usage, electricity costs, and the lack of early public input before these deals are shaped. Regardless of where you stand on development, one thing should be non-negotiable: Transparency. Accountability. And a real voice for the people of Ohio. Public resources and infrastructure should serve the public first. Decisions that shape our land, our water, and our power grid should not happen behind closed doors. If you care about your community, your property, and your future, now is the time to start asking questions and paying attention.show more

We had to chase one out of Norton!

Congrats!!

Ohio has a habit of creating laws to obscure its agencies.

Laws are meant to protect the people not to protect the corporations

No, I mean there are laws in place that obscure the state agencies themselves, not just the corporations of subject.

Awesome video, very informative

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Ohio politicians have already proven they cannot be trusted. Who wrote their policies we never voted on?

Would you and Casey be ending Kasich’s “Jobs Ohio” program when elected?

It would be a multi step process as agreements are tied to long-term financial results, but it cannot stand the way it is currently structured.

These issues should be on a ballot not hidden in a couple of "public input" meetings and then decided on their own no matter what the public says

Over the past couple of years my billed usage on my electric bill has been routinely 20-30% lower than the carriers "service fees." And I know why. I had planned on moving to Fla. in the next 6-7 years. If this keeps up it will happen much sooner.

Don’t forget that it’s connected to the family business of @FrankLaRose Remember when all businesses were shut down except liquor. Oh and jobs Ohio is/was a WEF partner.

@FrankLaRose 😱 Good info. Didn’t know that! The group that wants us to “own nothing and be happy” and to eat insects for nutrition? That is a big NO!

This was created under @JohnKasich the man who endorsed @JoeBiden and Hates Trump. The OG RINO

Jobs Ohio needs to be dismantled.

Can you please tell me what is happening out on Rt 40 in Galloway near WJ? No one seems to know. Beautiful area being decimated. Big Darby here too.

I don’t know - what county is that?

It’s far out on W Broad St. Franklin Co. About 1 mile down is Madison Co.

This guy is your representative— email him to find out! Let me know!

“Billions generated.” Sounds like we found the replacement for property taxes.

All these points are good. A few more questions: Who wants data centers? What data are they processing? Who benefits? Who is entrusted to ensure that privacy and rights are not violated? Why now, as Green new deal collapses? Are citizens resources prioritized over Data Centers?

Ohio Jobs is also supplying our elected officials with a blanket NDA to hide these projects from public, I have a copy of you want it.

@Jarhead3534 Gosh I fuckjng hate this state…

This is a comprehensive analysis of the cost/ benefit of Data Centers. The consequences are daunting.

@LadyJane188

My AES bill has almost doubled, yea Last month was cold etc but to double?! The cost keeps going up and we’re getting railroaded by big tech because there’s no infrastructure to support it. This needs to be fixed 😤

Aren't there a few decommissioned nuclear power sites they could repurpose? Just put down a thin coat of asbestos and lead salvaged from schools and poor neighborhoods...

Thank you for bringing this to light.

Our only chance...

East Palestine Ohio.

Because people in ohio use the internet, it's that d*** simple.They ask it questions all day long.What recipe is grandma talking about?Let me see You wanted convenient banking You use it every day whether at home or at work

So who do you support for our next governor?

@CaseyPutschOhio we are running together / you get the package. Vote May 5 and get registered by April 6 if not already!

KIM GEORGETON FOR LT GOVERNOR OF OHIO

I hope you have some supporters on Facebook and NextDoor talking about these issues.

Democrat have been talking about this for years but Republicans didn’t care and mocked us. Now that you have finally caught up you care?!?! Where was this energy for the HB 6 bribery scandal (which Jon Husted is involved with) where is the energy for the scam EdChoice vouchers?

Pardon me, I guess I should stop talking about it now then? Frankly, I don’t care what party was or wasn’t talking about it. We have a big problem now that needs solutions.

Don’t stop talking about it but at some point partisan politics needs to stop and people need to acknowledge/concede that the other party was right. I’d ask the same of Dems on many issues.

@WeWillBeFree24 Well, this is horrifying.

This is atrocious!!

Yes

ALSO the EPA is trying to “streamline” these permits to fast track for data centers using

These are pure garbage and nothing good will ever come of them!

too late to ask do or die

@WeWillBeFree24