AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & AI Backlash: Ohio’s data-center boom is colliding with public anxiety, with Defiance residents pushing a ballot measure and a six-month moratorium after concerns over farmland, power demand, and water use—plus revelations Ohio gave away more than $2B in sales-tax revenue via incentives. Defense & Aerospace Procurement: Cincinnati Electronics (L3Harris) won a up-to-$25.2M Defense Logistics Agency deal for infrared sensors for the Army’s Avenger system, while the Air Force awarded Leidos an $85M ceiling contract for aircraft design software work in Dayton. Manufacturing & Logistics Jobs: Nehemiah Manufacturing in Cincinnati, tied to Procter & Gamble brands, highlights “second-chance” hiring for workers with barriers to traditional employment. Energy Costs & Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports show scattered lowest prices across Ohio—like Hardin midgrade at $4.01 and Stark E85 at $3.22—while statewide averages for midgrade and E85 tick up. Regional Growth & Housing: OhioSE’s Fall Prosperity Forum spotlights investment momentum in southeast Ohio, and Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity plan a “Bobcat Build” to create a new home for a local family.
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