AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Energy Costs Fight: A Senate Democrat blocked immediate passage of the House-passed Ratepayer Protection Act, which would push states to consider requiring data centers to fund their own energy costs—without forcing adoption. Ohio Higher Ed: Ohio State President Ravi Bellamkonda used his first State of the University address to stress “operational excellence” and big plans tied to the Education for Citizenship framework, including a potential decision on removing Les Wexner’s name by year-end. Consumer Finance: Ohio AG Griffin joined a $694M multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance, bringing cash and debt relief and requiring stronger consumer protections. Energy & Prices: GasBuddy reports show Ohio fuel prices still moving week to week, with Cuyahoga midgrade hitting a low of $4.09 and Hamilton regular as low as $3.46 in the week ending Sept. 12. Digital Equity: A new “token divide” discussion warns AI access may hinge on affordability of AI “tokens,” risking a new kind of broadband-era inequality. Local Business Impact: A Harrison restaurant says bridge work on Dry Fork Road has cut sales nearly 50% and forced staffing reductions.
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