AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOhio Energy & Transportation: Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s 90-day gas tax suspension, pausing the 38.5-cent gasoline tax and 47-cent diesel tax to ease pump prices, with the state covering the hit using surplus funds. Workforce & Manufacturing: Northwest State Community College is marking “Manufacturing Month,” highlighting Ohio’s need for tens of thousands of new operators and technicians and the role of community colleges and employer partnerships. Economic Development: Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved five projects expected to create 1,173 jobs and drive $431M+ in investment, including Polyethics Industries’ Antwerp, Ohio expansion. Industrial Safety: J. J. Keller named 2026 Safety Professional of the Year winners, including a Cleveland-area industrial demolition safety officer. Logistics & Defense Supply Chain: SupplyCore won a DLA contract for a four-year water purification initiative, managing sourcing, storage, and worldwide delivery for U.S. military customers. Housing & Community Infrastructure: Bowling Green broke ground on two new fire stations after a voter-approved income tax levy aimed at faster emergency response. Consumer & Business Climate: Multiple restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 as labor and costs squeeze traffic, while mortgage rates jumped to the highest level in nearly three years, worsening housing affordability.
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