More than a dozen members of the Ohio business community and regional developers came together yesterday for a virtual panel discussion to share their perspectives on the need to repeal House Bill 6, the coal and nuclear bailout legislation at the center of a $61 million bribery scandal currently under federal investigation. 

“House Bill 6 was a blow to Ohio’s economy, livelihoods, and clean energy future,” said Alli Gold Roberts, director of state policy for Ceres and moderator of today’s event. “We urge lawmakers to heed the call for action from a diverse group of businesses and stakeholders on Ohio’s clean energy future.”

With no opportunities available for virtual testimony on House Bill 6 repeal legislation, yesterday’s panel offered a safe option for business leaders to deliver remarks. Representing businesses from every corner of Ohio, participants highlighted the impact of House Bill 6 on job creation, economic development, and future clean energy investment in Ohio. Ohio lawmakers received an invitation to attend the discussion and hear from these businesses directly.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) and his wife Janet Langhart Cohen (center) meet with King Mohammed VI, of Morocco, at his palace in Marrakech, on Feb. 11, 2000. Cohen and the King agreed to open an expanded security and defense dialogue, and discussed ways that Morocco could expand its leadership role in promoting regional stability in the Mediterranean and on the African continent. DoD photo by R. D. Ward. (Released)

Did you miss the November Free Press Cyber-Salon? If so, here's a run-down of what happened and how you can be involved next time! View video recording here.

Our speakers were Dr. Bob Fitrakis, Free Press Editor, political scientist and Dr. Marilyn Howard, historian, Black Studies professor and author discussing the general atmosphere in the country now, racism, election integrity concerns and hopes for the future. Points of discussion were how some black males and again, white women, came out for Trump this election, and Kamala Harris’ record.

Mark Stansbery called for a “Peoples’ Forum on Political Economy and the next Regime.”

Corporate Democrats got the presidential nominee they wanted, along with control over huge campaign ad budgets and nationwide messaging to implement “moderate” strategies. But, as the Washington Post noted, Joe Biden’s victory “came with no coattails down ballot.” Democratic losses left just a razor-thin cushion in the House, and the party failed to win a Senate majority.

Monday, November 16 and 23, 2020, 7:00 - 8:30 PM