AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Rate Fight: A Senate Democrat blocked immediate passage of the House-passed Ratepayer Protection Act, which would push states to consider requiring data centers to cover their own energy costs—while leaving enforcement largely up to states. Elections Push: Early voting begins Friday for the November midterms, with Ohio election officials also stressing voter-roll and mail-ballot rules as deadlines approach. Kennedy Center Court Clash: A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes, including demolition, as Trump’s name fight continues. Ohio Legal/Police: An Ohio appeals court ruled the back of a police cruiser isn’t a “public place” under state law, reversing a conviction tied to refusing to identify himself. AG Settlement: Ohio Attorney General Griffin joined a $694 million multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over alleged predatory auto lending. Local Governance & Privacy: Lebanon residents are gathering signatures ahead of a city council vote on Flock Safety cameras, after a pause over data-handling questions. Energy Watch: Gas prices stayed volatile, with multiple Ohio counties reporting the week’s lowest regular and midgrade deals.
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