Ohio Senate passes bill to loosen telephone regulation | Business - cleveland.com - - cleveland.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Landline telephone companies are one step closer to less regulation in Ohio.

The Ohio Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would give telephone providers more freedom when it comes to handling customer service issues, setting rates and marketing new products to low-income customers. The legislation still needs approval from the Ohio House, which is expected to vote on the issue after a holiday break...