AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFracking in Public Lands: Out-of-state drillers paid about $11M for nearly 2,800 acres in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest, reviving the long fight over wildlife, air, and water impacts. Energy & Transportation Costs: GasBuddy warns Great Lakes prices could jump again soon, with Ohio at “high” risk; diesel remains under pressure after refinery disruptions. Semiconductor Push: Reuters reports SK Hynix is exploring U.S. memory production options with Intel, including possible Ohio manufacturing space—another sign Ohio’s tech buildout is accelerating. Data Center Power Politics: The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after House passage, as lawmakers debate whether data centers should help pay for grid upgrades. Consumer & Utility Moves: Verizon seeks FCC permission to retire copper landlines in Ohio and other states, shifting legacy customers to fiber or wireless. Ohio Economy Watch: Ohio’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in August, with jobs gains in goods-producing industries. Local Housing: Richland County Land Bank plans six attainable single-family homes in Shelby using Welcome Home program funds. Transit Accessibility: GCRTA won a $20M federal grant to improve accessibility at seven Green Line stations.
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