AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOhio Politics & Courts: Ohio AG Dave Yost says a grand jury has reindicted two fired FirstEnergy executives in the long-running $60 million bribery case after earlier mistrials, adding new counts against former CEO Charles “Chuck” Jones and lobbyist Michael Dowling. Statehouse Watch: A debate over extending sales and use tax breaks derailed Ohio’s latest push for data center regulations before summer recess, leaving lawmakers likely to revisit changes only after November. Healthcare: A federal court blocked a Trump-Vance ACA rule, siding with a coalition including Columbus and Baltimore over claims it adds fees and weakens access to affordable coverage. Higher Ed (Ohio University): Ohio University trustees reviewed strategy updates, approved continuing a scholarship match program through 2031, and moved draft campus policies into a 30-day community review; the university also announced new UpToDate access starting July 1. Business/Tech: OpenAI is reportedly in talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal land in Ohio, with a possible 2028 start. Local Economy & Housing: Homebuilder sentiment fell in June, with Ohio builder Bill Owens citing financing, materials, and regulations as barriers.
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