AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOhio Energy & Land Use: The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved final bids opening about 13,000 acres in the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area to fracking, reviving backlash from groups warning the site is still recovering from decades of strip mining. Public Safety & Cybersecurity: U.S. Rep. Mike Turner says Congress hasn’t been briefed on whether Ohio was hit in recent cyberattacks targeting water utilities, as federal investigators look at possible foreign involvement. State Policy: Gov. DeWine announced Ohio’s sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–9, with exemptions for qualifying school supplies, clothing, and instructional materials. Defense & Industry: Ohio lawmakers advanced HB292 creating an Ohio Defense Commission and defense fund aimed at boosting defense manufacturing and investment. Consumer Tech Security: Ohio’s SNAP cybersecurity bill (SB315) would require chip-enabled EBT cards and new security rules, with $10.6M appropriated for the transition. Local Governance: Miami Township trustees voted not to pursue more legal advice on reimbursing staff health insurance premiums, ending a months-long dispute. Aviation Jobs: Electra plans an $850M aircraft production facility near Springfield-Beckley Airport, targeting hybrid-electric aircraft and nearly 2,000 jobs.
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