AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStudent Loans & Defaults: A new AP look shows federal student loan defaults hitting record levels, with about 9.5 million borrowers (1 in 5) now in default after pandemic protections ended. Food Safety & Lawsuits: The cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce remains a moving target: the FDA says an earlier Taylor Farms test was a false positive, but Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall and lawsuits are piling up in Ohio and beyond. Local Government & Taxes: Montgomery County is holding free library forums to explain its 2026 property reappraisal after values jumped about 19% on average, with the auditor estimating average tax impact could be as low as 2%. Public Corruption: A Scioto County commissioner and his wife pleaded guilty in a contracting scheme tied to the Southern Ohio Port Authority and a business park. Ohio Crime: Former NFL RB Le’Veon Bell was arrested in Canton on a child-support warrant, and a Toledo man faces charges for allegedly assaulting an officer. Community & Culture: Helpful Heroes is opening a new Cincinnati franchise connecting off-duty firefighters/EMTs with home-project help.
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