Josh Croup

Toledo

Anchor and Reporter at WTVG-TV (Toledo, OH)

News Anchor & Reporter @13abc in Toledo, Ohio. Kid from Western Pennsylvania. @PointParkU alum. [email protected]

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Why it Matters: The unfinished story of Ohio’s House Bill 6 scandal

6 days ago | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The largest public corruption scandal in Ohio’s history is the subject of a new HBO documentary. But the story isn’t done being written. Lawyers for former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, who is charged in the House Bill 6 bribery scheme, recently asked to clarify whether prosecutors will argue that they bribed additional public officials.
Ohio could further slash State Board of Education, eliminate elected members

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio lawmakers could soon move to eliminate 14 members of the State Board of Education, including all of its elected representatives, two years after stripping the board of most of its powers. The budget passed by House Republicans on April 9 includes provisions that would reduce the State Board of Education to five members who are appointed by the governor. It eliminates three of the governor’s appointees and all 11 members who are elected from districts across Ohio.
Ohio’s trash talk: Lawmakers look to address out-of-state waste imported to local landfills

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Josh Croup

FOSTORIA, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio imports millions of tons of trash each year. It’s a trend that has increased in the last decade. The Ohio EPA says the state imported 7.4 million tons of waste in 2022, more than double the amount imported in 2014. The state exported 1.2 million tons of trash in 2022. “We are becoming the trash receptacle for the rest of the nation because of simple economics,” said State Sen. Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin).
Why it Matters: Debate over paying for sports stadiums with public money

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio House Republicans agreed to issue $600 million in bonds to help the Cleveland Browns pay for a new stadium this week in their budget bill. Now, the Cincinnati Bengals are lobbying the legislature to chip in $350 million to help renovate Paycor Stadium. The Senate will now decide if the Browns bond package should stay in the budget bill passed by the House. It could also decide whether state dollars will help support the Bengals.
DeWine proposes doubling sports betting tax to 40%

1 month ago | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

This week, Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increasing the state’s sports gaming tax rate from 20% to 40% in his two-year budget.
Northwest Ohio elects pair of political newcomers to Ohio House

Nov 7, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Josh Croup

Share TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Incumbents in the state House and Senate ran the table on election night in northwest Ohio, but two House districts will have new representatives starting next year. Republican Ty Mathews of Findlay unseated three-term incumbent Rep. Jon Cross in the March primary. That cleared the path for him to win this week and represent the 83rd House District, which heavily favors Republicans. It covers Hancock, Hardin and northern Logan counties.
Kamala Harris’ thoughts on transgender inmates, raising taxes

Oct 17, 2024 | msn.com | Josh Croup
Why it Matters: Redistricting reform ballot language approved

Aug 16, 2024 | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

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Truth Test: National Democrats launch ads in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Josh Croup

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Truth Test: National Democrats launch ads in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

Aug 15, 2024 | 13abc.com | Josh Croup

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The official campaign arm of House Democrats launched its first ads in support of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. 13 Action News reporter Josh Croup puts those claims to the truth test. See previous editions of Truth Testat the link here. The Federal Communications Commission regulates broadcast stations in the United States and has strict rules they must follow to maintain their license. The FCC has rules prohibiting broadcasters from censoring or rejecting political ads.