AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Backlash, Ohio Angle: Trump is urging communities to welcome data centers, but opposition is spreading over power, water, and bills—while Ohio’s AEP Ohio is trying to blunt the impact by securing $18 million from major data center firms for its Neighbor to Neighbor bill-assistance program, with grants managed by the Dollar Energy Fund. Workplace & Policy: Congress is reconsidering federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp, raising new questions for employers running marijuana drug testing. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Wilmington among Ohio cities tied at 141st for July scam reports, with online purchase fraud driving a $116.99 loss. Energy & Construction: Ohio regulators are still weighing major solar—Oak Run Solar’s final decision is nearing after years of litigation—while ODOT begins a new phase of the SR 159/North Bridge Street corridor project with traffic pattern changes. Local Business & Community: Wilson’s Garden Center in Columbus wins a 2026 Consumer Choice Award; and a Loveland Catholic school delays its school-year start after mold is found in offices.
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