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Ethics committee could still investigate Sen. Chavez despite GOP claims
Ohio Senate Republican leadership last week said allegations against Brian Chavez by an environmental group had “failed.”
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Ohio Senator Brian Chavez faces ethics complaint over industry ties
A Washington County group argues Chavez failed to disclose financial interests and has used his position for personal gain.
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ODNR using old rules on new injection wells tied to state senator
Tighter rules for new fracking injection wells weren’t applied to multiple applications from a company formerly headed by an Ohio senator who chairs the Energy Committee.
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Ohio Senator may face lawsuit over injection well issues
An oil and gas producer settled with the state for cleanup costs associated with environmental damages caused partly by Ohio Senator Brian Chavez’s injection well company. The producer is now weighing a lawsuit against Chavez’s company.
