AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: The U.S. House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), pushing states to consider charging large data centers for the extra electricity infrastructure they require—modeled after Michigan’s approach—before the bill heads to the Senate. Texas Data-Center Backlash: Neighbors outside Dallas-Fort Worth are fighting new data center plans over water, power, noise/light impacts, and tax abatements, with local meetings turning heated. Housing Market Pressure: With mortgage rates near 7%, economists warn higher borrowing costs are adding downward pressure on home prices and slowing the housing market. Construction & Affordability: New reporting highlights how construction costs and financing remain major hurdles, while housing starts and permits show mixed signals. Local Governance: A Toledo City Council meeting moved forward with alley vacations, code changes tied to a police merger, and approvals tied to local development and facilities. Public Health: California issued a warning and recall action for Happy Hens organic shell eggs after a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak link. Energy Shock: Analysts predict further gas and diesel price jumps as the Iran war’s fuel disruption deepens.
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