AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Jobs: Ohio lawmakers advanced SB262 construction contracting rules requiring clearer disclosure of contract changes, while HB292 would create an Ohio Defense Commission and defense fund to recruit investment and back counter-drone research and manufacturing. Energy & Utilities: HB173 moved forward to carve out “behind-the-meter” services from public-utility regulation, with PUCO registration/fees and limits on landlord resale electricity; Veolia also landed a 350-MW grid-independent microgrid plan to supply 100% power for an Ohio AI data center campus. Public Safety & Courts: Katelyn’s Law (HB459) passed to make moving or removing human remains a felony with tougher sentencing, and HB611 cannabis licensing drew a split vote. Fraud Watch: Mount Vernon logged one BBB Scam Tracker report in June, tying it for 124th among Ohio cities; the broader list shows Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati leading scam totals. Workforce & Community: Lorain County’s first National Hire A Vet Day connected 50+ veterans with employers and benefits resources. Food & Health: Cyclospora cases continue to rise nationwide, with guidance urging safer handling rather than blanket avoidance of produce.
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