AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Local Power: A Wells Fargo tracker says U.S. data-center moratoriums have jumped to 374, with Ohio among the states seeing the most local restrictions as communities push back over electricity costs, grid capacity, and water use. Aviation Workforce: Work begins on a $5.5M Aviation Education Center at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to train for aviation jobs, including advanced air mobility and electric takeoff/landing aircraft. Defense Tech Expansion: GA-ASI will open a 22,000-square-foot innovation hub in Dayton near Wright-Patterson, adding about 50 jobs and expanding U.S. Air Force UAS hardware/software work. Housing Redevelopment: Cleveland’s long-vacant Warner & Swasey building is being rebuilt into a $64M apartment complex, with community input sought for commercial tenants. Crypto Policy Fight: Letitia James leads 17 AGs urging the Senate to reject the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning it could weaken state enforcement against crypto fraud. Energy Prices (Ohio): GasBuddy reports show Fairfield County E15 at $3.37 (week ending Sept. 5) and Holmes County premium at $4.84, underscoring continued regional fuel volatility. Manufacturing & Critical Minerals: Elmet Group says it secured $450M in DoD funding to expand tungsten production, including planned investments at Euclid, Ohio. Healthcare & IP for Students: Cedarville University launches an AI + IP stewardship pilot to help students document and protect original work as generative AI spreads.
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