Ohio AG Candidate Demands Probe Into JobsOhio Chair's Intel Ties

Ohio attorney general candidate John Kulewicz is urging the state inspector general to probe ties between JobsOhio Chair Josh Rubin, the governor’s office, and Intel, citing Rubin’s dual roles as board chairman and an Intel lobbyist while JobsOhio has overseen large incentives for the company. Kulewicz amended his complaint after reporting by the Capital Journal, alleging conflicts of interest and questioning whether Rubin used JobsOhio funds to benefit his lobbying clients, including AEP and Intel. The controversy comes amid broader scrutiny of JobsOhio, which has disbursed more than $2 billion in incentives and was previously connected to former OSU president Ted Carter’s resignation over relations with a podcaster tied to the agency. Rubin’s lobbying activity reportedly continued for Intel as recently as April 2026, even as he pledged to stop lobbying clients before JobsOhio, according to disclosures and local reports. The dispute has drawn responses from JobsOhio, which says it follows its conflict-of-interest policy, including recusal when appropriate, and from perceptions that the Intel project remains delayed after a multi-billion-dollar incentive package. Reports note the ongoing debate highlights questions about how JobsOhio funds are used and whether dual roles compromise public interests in favor of private clients.