AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLeadership Change: ANSA McAL’s Bleachtech appoints Craig La Croix as CEO effective July 1, aiming to strengthen governance and growth in the utilities sector. Energy & Consumer Relief: PUCO orders AES Ohio to issue more than $11 million in refunds to customers via a one-time bill credit after a Supreme Court decision tied to earnings treatment. Retail M&A: Kroger moves ahead with a $1.65 billion deal to acquire Giant Eagle, with divestitures expected to help win regulatory clearance. Politics & Spending: Ohio is projected to hit a record $749 million in 2026 political ad spending, driven by tight Senate and governor races. Local Governance & Funding: Lorain County townships vote down an “urban” designation that would have unlocked additional CDBG dollars. Public Safety & Labor: Salem City Council approves a new police union contract with pay increases and higher city healthcare premiums. Tech & Community Backlash: A national July 18 protest targets data centers, with organizers citing utility costs, water demand, and local impacts. Business & Compliance: Ohio lawmakers push ticket-reseller rules after reports of seats that don’t exist and major markup losses for venues. Courts: A Geauga County foreclosure filing targets a Chardon property tied to a defaulted mortgage.
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