AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoVenezuela Corruption Case: Alex Saab, a close Maduro ally, was charged in Miami after deportation to the U.S., accused of money laundering tied to a decade-long scheme to skim food import contracts while sanctions squeezed Venezuela. Utility Deal Watch: NextEra and Dominion moved to combine in a roughly $67B all-stock deal, aiming to reshape East Coast power with scale and bill credits—another big signal for energy infrastructure planning. Housing & Growth Signals: Palm Beach’s residential market kept climbing in April, with cash buyers and tight inventory supporting prices, while St. Louis reported a population drop of 23,000 since 2020—housing supply remains the flashpoint. Local Development: Ames, Iowa is lining up more retail momentum along Highway 30, and Utah data center plans face fresh water-right scrutiny. Infrastructure & Public Space: Grand Forks is pushing a $250M Space Operations Center, and Michigan opened a new 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk at Tahquamenon Falls.
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