AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers & Local Policy: Urbana voters will see a charter amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot to prohibit data centers, after a typographical issue was fixed; in North Ridgeville, neighbors are pushing back on proposed zoning code changes that could tighten what property owners can do. AI Power Politics: President Trump doubled down on data centers as a “Golden Goose,” warning opponents they’ll be “backwards and poor,” while Ohio business leaders argue the environmental impacts can be managed. Workforce & Manufacturing: JobsOhio is launching incentives to train more technicians for Ohio employers, and Nestlé Purina officially opened a $550M pet food plant in Clermont County, adding 430 jobs now with plans to exceed 500. Trucking Fraud Crackdown: DHS and DOT announced a major interagency effort targeting fraud in trucking, including shutting down hundreds of CDL training schools. Food & Consumer Safety: A Smucker lawsuit against Trader Joe’s Uncrustables-style sandwiches can proceed, and Crystal Temptations recalled Halloween “Chocolatey Eyeballs” in multiple states including Ohio due to undeclared milk. Research Compliance: Ohio State will pay $2.1M over unreported Chinese research funding tied to a climate scientist.
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