AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGas Tax Fight: Ohio lawmakers could vote next week on suspending the state gas tax for 90 days, a proposal aimed at easing prices that are hovering near $4.48 a gallon for regular gas, while diesel nears $7. Workforce Housing Push: Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Tressel announced $14 million in grants through the REDD program to spur workforce housing in 10 counties. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced indictments of 18 Medicaid providers accused of stealing more than $355,000 from the program. COTA LinkUS Update: COTA’s CEO broke her silence on why the LinkUS leader exited after seven months, saying leadership changes were needed to keep the transit expansion on track. Local Housing Delays (Athens): Athens’ affordable homes on Hudson Avenue are still planned, but completion is slipping to next summer; prequalification is open for the $180,000 income-restricted homes. Ohio Sports: Ohio State hosts Illinois Saturday in a Big Ten opener, while Ohio University sets Homecoming 2026 for Oct. 5–10.
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