Legislative Update at the 2026 Better Together Conference
Steve Tugend, chair of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter's Government Affairs practice, provided a legislative update on September 29 during the opening-day lunch of the 2026 Better Together Conference, the first joint conference hosted by Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy (OPAE) and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD), at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. The lunch also featured the presentation of this year's Rinebolt Awards.
Steve brought attendees up to speed on developments at the Ohio Statehouse, drawing on more than 30 years of lobbying and legislative experience. His advocacy has long centered on energy affordability and housing, including a key role in creating Ohio's Low-Income Home Weatherization Program and leading reforms to Ohio's housing authority laws.
