AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoOhio Data Centers: Ohio has suspended its data center sales tax break for new applicants after projections blew up—costing nearly $1.6B in 2025 versus about $142M expected for 2026—while residents push for a November ballot measure to ban hyperscale sites. Policy Pushback: A House Select Committee on Data Centers is set to hold a June 1 hearing where the public can testify as lawmakers weigh how to shift costs and rate impacts. AI Infrastructure Race: SoftBank says it will invest up to €75B to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France, with EDF and Schneider Electric named as partners—highlighting how power supply is driving where projects land. Energy & Industry Context: Coverage also frames nuclear as a potential long-term power answer for AI-driven electricity demand growth. Local Roads: I-75 northbound at the Lockland Split reopened a day early after pavement repairs. Animal Welfare: Ohio data show most high-volume dog breeders are concentrated in a few counties, fueling ongoing puppy-mill complaints.
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