AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Cost of Living: GasBuddy reports Logan County’s lowest midgrade price at $4.08 for the week ending Aug. 15, with Ohio midgrade averaging $4.65—another reminder that drivers are still feeling global oil and refinery swings. AI Power & Local Politics: Sen. Bernie Moreno warns Ohio’s data-center boom could trigger backlash over energy grid strain in the midterms, as voters increasingly tie electricity costs and community impacts to AI expansion. Manufacturing & Investment: Cleveland-Cliffs is pushing a major Middletown Works modernization with a $1B investment, part of a broader push to keep steel production competitive. Business & Legal: An Ohio manufacturer, Starr Manufacturing, is suing a woman over a one-star Google review, alleging false claims about quality and manufacturing failures. Finance: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. extended its stock buyback program through Aug. 31, 2027, authorizing up to $5M in repurchases. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Dayton is rolling out a 2026 sustainability plan aimed at cutting emissions while improving neighborhoods and quality of life through 2036.
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