AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Centers & Power: Amazon’s AWS is pushing a major data center plan in Indiana, with a reported $7B investment and a $1.25B payment aimed at offsetting local electricity costs—another reminder that power demand is driving siting fights. AI & Jobs Anxiety: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds about half of Americans fear AI will cost jobs, with concerns rising as layoffs hit firms pursuing AI. Energy Policy: The GOP’s push for subsidized coal and gas plants is colliding with market reality, with new federal coal modernization funding drawing criticism as an uncompetitive subsidy. Washington Housing: Homestead Community Land Trust marked completion of “Nest” in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge, adding 30 homes (19 affordable) using public land and investment. Local Tech/Business: Product Air Heating, Cooling & Electric in Marysville earned Mitsubishi’s Elite Diamond contractor status—rare in Washington. Agriculture & Invasives: Kennewick’s Columbia Park dog park closes June 15 for Japanese beetle spray. Sports Biz: Seattle Seahawks unveiled Super Bowl LX championship rings crafted in Los Angeles, including a secret button feature.
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