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Ohio Citizen Action informs, organizes, and mobilizes people to advocate for public interests across issues and campaigns.
Welcome to the team, Shannon Harper! 🎉 Shannon brings experience in civic engagement, education, and community organizing, plus a passion for history, local politics, and making sure every Ohioan exercises their right to vote. We're excited to have her expertise supporting our work! 💚
January 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
US solar generation to jump 46% in 2 years, wind up 12% - while coal drops 9.6%. Why? 💰 Economics. Solar/wind are 2-3x cheaper than fossil fuels and can be built in under a year vs. several years for gas plants. Not ideology - just cheaper, faster economics at work.
https://bit.ly/3LRMiA7
January 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
There's been a lot of talk about Richland County recently. Let's break down why:
January 23, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Larry Householder orchestrated a $60 million bribery scheme with FirstEnergy, got caught, and is serving 20 years in prison. Now he wants a pardon on his federal charges. He still faces state charges this summer. Next week, FirstEnergy execs go on trial for the same scheme. https://bit.ly/3LvzkYZ
January 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Senate Bill 52 gave county commissioners the power to establish “exclusion zones”, areas where wind and solar projects are prohibited. This added restrictions and places an unfair burden on renewable energy development, while fossil fuel projects remain largely unaffected.
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Renewable energy is surging globally. Solar is the fastest-growing energy source on the planet. Why would we choose to be left out?
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15012026/inside-clean-energy-solar-dominance/
January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The FirstEnergy bribery trial starts in less than 2 weeks, and Gov. DeWine & Jon Husted may be called to testify. They appointed Ohio's Public Utilities Commission chair immediately after he took $4.3 million payment directly from FirstEnergy. https://bit.ly/4jQFMXa
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Energy developers chose solar + batteries for 80% of new projects in 2025. Not because of government requirements. Because it's the smartest financial decision. Solar's low cost means lower electricity bills for Ohioans -- exactly what we need as demand rises. https://bit.ly/4syrEFH
January 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM
PJM capacity auction results are in: $16.4 billion, a new record. The average family in PJM territory could see electricity bills rise $70/month by 2028. Why are we subsidizing data centers for some of the world's wealthiest companies? https://bit.ly/48OGoIW
December 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Ohio named among 30 states making major clean energy progress. HB 15 ended $90M/year in coal bailouts and created new reliability standards. Next up: Community solar legislation. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ohio-advances-clean-energy-as-prices-rise-nationwide/ar-AA1S2Nyn
December 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Ohio legislature passed a bill to eliminate the mail-in ballot grace period so your ballot could be mailed on time but still not count. Gov. DeWine hasn't decided whether to sign the bill. Tell him to VETO this attack on voting rights. https://bit.ly/4iY248W
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
After many months of grassroots organizing in Morrow County, last night's packed public hearing showed our momentum is growing. And last week the Ohio Power Siting Board issued a favorable staff report for Crossroads Solar - a huge step forward for $285,000+ in annual school revenue and 180 jobs.
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Our canvassers were in Cleveland neighborhoods near the steel mill this week, having real conversations with residents about how industrial pollution impacts their daily lives. These face-to-face discussions help us understand what's at stake for families living in the shadow of heavy industry.
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Last June, Adam knocked on a door to talk solar. She was a 1 out of 10 in favor. Adam explained farmers were being denied rights to their own land. "If you don't have property rights, what do we have?" she replied. She rated herself as a 10 and wrote a letter. This is canvassing. Thank you, Adam. 💚
December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
When canvassing in rural Ohio, you'll always find someone who wants to talk solar.
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
2025 Wrapped just dropped. 💥
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🌞 Good news! The U.S. added 2 GW of solar in September, putting 2025 ahead of last year's pace. Solar leads new generation at 75%, wind at 13%, gas at 11%. Combined, wind, solar and hydro now make up 31% of total US capacity. https://bit.ly/3MFW6NE
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We're thrilled to announce that Skylar Champion has been promoted to Senior Field Manager. Since joining our staff in 2024, Skylar has shown incredible leadership and dedication to grassroots organizing. We're excited to see her lead our team into this next chapter. Congratulations, Skylar! 🌟
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📢 Morrow County: Your Voice Matters! The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Crossroads Solar Project on December 10th at 5pm.
📍 Cardington Community Methodist Church, 300 S. Marion St.
This is your chance to weigh in on energy development in your community. See you there!
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Every knock. Every conversation. Every spark of change happens because people like you choose to support this work. This Giving Tuesday, your contribution fuels: more canvassers, more conversations, and more power in Ohio communities. https://secure.ngpvan.com/XisA1iCw80azj2HOoFd8Ig2
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Every dollar you give supports the canvassers who are having thousands of conversations that transform cynicism into civic engagement—one doorstep at a time. https://secure.ngpvan.com/XisA1iCw80azj2HOoFd8Ig2
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🚨 URGENT: The Ohio legislature just passed SB 293—an anti-voting law that makes it harder for thousands of Ohioans to cast their ballots.
❌ New citizen verification hurdles that complicate the voting process
❌ Elimination of the mail-in ballot grace period
Call DeWine 614-466-3555: VETO SB 293!!!
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Join our organizers Bella and Jo for an inside look at how we're connecting with communities across Ohio through deep canvassing and rural outreach. Learn what Ohioans are telling us, how we're building relationships that win campaigns. https://www.mobilize.us/ohiocitizenaction/event/870871/
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 URGENT: The Ohio legislature just passed SB 293—an an anti-voter rights law. What's in this bill?
❌ New citizen verification hurdles that complicate the voting process
❌ Elimination of the mail-in ballot grace period
Call Gov. DeWine 614-466-3555 and leave a message: VETO SB 293!!!
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
After election season, we took time to celebrate what matters most: our incredible team. From a Dave & Buster's fun day to our first-ever board and staff retreat, we're grateful for the people who power our work every single day. 💚
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM