AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Nuclear Supply Chain: The U.S. Department of Energy is pushing Centrus Energy, General Atomics’ General Matter, and Orano to speed up uranium enrichment buildouts as expiring waivers threaten fuel availability for the commercial reactor fleet. Retail & Jobs: Starbucks plans to close 250 stores across North America, raising alarms for Washington-area workers about short-notice layoffs and uncertain severance. Agriculture & Food Processing: Gebbers Farms’ Chapter 11 reorganization moves forward toward corporate ownership under Heritage Orchards Alliance, a major shift for north-central Washington apple and cherry operations. Transportation & Public Works: WSDOT is hiring a Northwest Region Area Consultant Liaison Engineer, underscoring ongoing contractor coordination needs for regional projects. Local Business Expansion: Spokane’s South Hill could gain a new Planet Fitness location after a remodel permit for a former Rite Aid site. Policy & Courts: A court fight is stalling Washington’s effort to treat itself as “judge and prosecutor” in a rancher dispute, keeping legal pressure on state enforcement.
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