AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Centers & Local Policy: Warren City Council moved toward a permanent ban on new data centers, citing water and wastewater strain, utility-rate pressure, and infrastructure concerns. Energy & Grid Reliability: LG Energy Solution signed a $1.6B battery supply deal with DTE Energy to support major grid projects tied to AI data center growth. Brownfield Redevelopment: Jefferson County will receive $654,173 for brownfield remediation in Steubenville, including asbestos removal and demolition at the former Naval-Marine Training Center to ready the site for workforce housing. Courts & Utilities: Youngstown filed suit over the 2024 Realty Tower explosion, while a receiver says SOBE Thermal Energy Systems is near financial collapse and may stop providing steam heat. Ohio Business & Manufacturing: MUDFLEX® Tools, an Ohio drywall tool maker, expanded its hybrid mud pan system aimed at faster cleanup and smoother workflow. Workforce & Education: Junior Achievement is bringing JA BizTown to Eastwood Mall to teach kids how businesses and manufacturing support communities. Agriculture: USDA disaster aid was announced after a late-April freeze wiped out produce in parts of the region, including Ohio. Health Care Access: AADAPT and school-based health center bills advanced in the House, with Ohio Rep. Troy Balderson leading.
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