AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: AES Ohio is facing a public hearing in Dayton over a proposed $143 million rate increase, with the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel warning it could add about $13.79 per month for a typical residential customer by 2029. Groceries & M&A: Kroger has moved forward with its $1.65 billion deal to acquire Giant Eagle, setting up potential divestitures as regulators review the grocery consolidation. AI Infrastructure Backlash: A national day of protest against data centers is planned for July 18, with organizers citing local impacts like power costs, water use, noise, and land-use changes—issues Ohio communities are watching closely. Food Safety: Cyclospora-related “explosive” diarrhea cases are climbing nationwide, with Michigan reporting nearly 1,000 cases and Ohio reporting a sharp jump as health officials urge precautions around produce. Consumer & Business Regulation: Ohio lawmakers are pushing rules for ticket resellers after reports of seats that don’t exist and major price markups. Workforce & Training: Ohio University is using hands-on STEAM events to address a semiconductor skills gap, highlighting the need for more local talent as chip manufacturing expands. Corporate Leadership: ANSA McAL’s Bleachtech named Craig La Croix as CEO, signaling a push for growth and governance in the industrial services sector.
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