(The Center Square) – A nonprofit agency created by the state that controls the state liquor tax profits is once again taking fire.
In recent years, questions surrounded JobsOhio renewal of its lease for state liquor profits and its connection to former Ohio State University President Ted Carter, who resigned after “inappropriate relationship” with a podcaster connected to the agency.
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