AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkers’ Comp Dividend: Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation board to approve a new $1 billion dividend for employers, pushing total payouts under his administration to $10.2 billion and exceeding premiums paid since 2019. Small Business Funding: JobsOhio, via the Regional Growth Partnership, awarded $125,000 grants to four northwest Ohio small businesses, supporting 27 new jobs and retention of 200+ roles. AI Power Buildout: Veolia will operate a 350MW gas-powered microgrid with a 430MWh battery for an Ohio AI data center campus, aiming for 100% on-site power and behind-the-meter reliability. Litigation Finance Rules: Ohio House passed HB105, setting consumer protections for litigation financing—contract disclosures, a 10-business-day cancellation right, and a 10% annual cap on consumer charges. Utility Rate Scrutiny: PUCO scheduled a rehearing on Aqua Ohio’s water rate hikes after the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel argued affordability wasn’t properly weighed. Public Health Watch: Ohio’s cyclosporiasis count topped 4,000 cases, with the outbreak now reported across 45 states. Local Business Growth: A Youngstown-area attorney, Kevin P. Murphy, joined Roetzel & Andress to expand corporate, tax, and transactional services.
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