Summary
Ohioans are feeling the strain of rising costs, prompting Amy Acton to pledge her commitment to making essentials like groceries, gas, and healthcare more affordable. Acton emphasizes her dedication to prioritizing the needs of Ohio residents and is willing to collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve this goal.
In a separate development, John Husted's testimony at the First Energy corruption trial raises eyebrows as he defends the company rather than testifying against it. Evidence reveals that First Energy made a covert million-dollar contribution to Husted's campaign, which subsequently led to a billion-dollar bailout that increased electric bills by 62%. Husted's support for the company comes under scrutiny as the fallout from the trial continues to unfold.
Show Notes
Someone asks you to take on one more thing, and you feel that small sinking feeling. Before you answer, here's one quick way to slow the moment down.
Say, "Let me check and get back to you by tonight," and name a time. Then, when you have a quiet minute, ask yourself: if this were happening tomorrow, would I still say yes? Tomorrow takes away the imaginary free time we always picture next month.
If the answer is yes, say it and mean it. If it's no, send a short, kind reply: thank them, say no, and give one true reason. No long apology, no made-up excuse. You might get a few awkward seconds or a little disappointment, but research on declined invitations suggests the other person is usually less upset than we predict. What you get back is a Saturday you keep.
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