AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFuel Economy & Auto Policy: President Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era EV mandate, promising lower prices and more auto jobs in states including Ohio. Electric Bills & Utility Branding: AEP Ohio will operate as Ohio Power Company starting Oct. 1, rolling out a redesigned monthly bill aimed at clearer breakdowns of generation, transmission and distribution costs. Data Centers in the Spotlight: Gov. DeWine pauses new Ohio tax exemptions for data centers amid rising power-cost concerns, while the issue remains a major theme in the Ohio Senate race. Energy Markets at the Pump: GasBuddy price reports for the week ending Sept. 19 show localized lows across Ohio, including E85 at $3.14 in Greene County and diesel at $5.79 in Columbiana County. Food Safety Recall: FDA recall coverage flags nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar recalled across eight states due to an undeclared allergen. Ohio Workforce & Training: SOCCo backs STEM equipment for Oak Hill Schools with a $1,000 grant, supporting hands-on science and water-quality testing. Housing Repairs: Southeast Ohio gets a $300,000 grant for essential home repairs and accessibility upgrades for low-income homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties. Legal/Regulatory Watch: A federal appeals court ruling lets Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets under state gambling laws. Industry Immigration Snapshot: Ohio employers in “Other Services” filed 72 H-1B petitions in 2025, with a 98.6% approval rate.
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