AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEgg Price-Fixing Settlement: Ohio Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a multistate and DOJ deal requiring major egg producers to stop illegal coordination, pay $3.3M, and donate 53M eggs to food banks after claims they manipulated a key egg price index. Heat & Road-Work Safety: ODOT crews are warning drivers that extreme heat raises risks for road crews, from dehydration to heat stroke, while distracted driving keeps work zones dangerous. Grid Emergency Powers: PJM asked the federal government for emergency authority to bypass some environmental rules and let major users, including data centers, switch to backup power during a forecasted heatwave. Agriculture Trade & Policy: Ohio Corn & Wheat says USMCA is essential for U.S. wheat demand as negotiations begin with Mexico and Canada. Workforce for Dairy: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative praised a bill that would expand H-2A visa access for year-round dairy work. Local Construction Contract: Fayette County commissioners awarded a bid for roof improvements at the Fayette water treatment plant. Veterans Housing Build: Clermont County broke ground on a $10.6M Veterans Village with 19 furnished units, targeting move-in in early 2028. Carbon Capture Pathway: Ohio Corn & Wheat celebrated DeWine signing HB 170, setting a clearer route for carbon capture and sequestration projects. Data Center Backlash Watch: A report highlights growing state and local efforts to pause or limit data center growth amid power and water concerns.
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