AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Taxes: A new national review says many states that promised “no significant fiscal impact” from data center sales tax breaks are now rolling them back or reconsidering, after costs ballooned far beyond projections. Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. DOE’s energy lending arm closed a large loan to AEP Texas for major transmission buildout, signaling federal capital is heavily steering toward baseload, grid, and nuclear. Pharma Antitrust: Sandoz agreed to pay $450M to settle US antitrust claims from 43 states over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with payments spread over seven years. Food Safety (Pa.): Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture posted Wayne County restaurant inspection results, including a case where a facility was cited for food safety knowledge gaps and multiple handling/storage problems. Housing Affordability: A fresh look at Pennsylvania’s market points to a shortage-driven squeeze, with rising prices and rents tied to limited new construction. Biotech (Pa.): Krystal Biotech reported strong Q2 results for VYJUVEK and outlined pipeline momentum. Agriculture & Rural Business: A Centre County cheesemaker earned national SBA recognition for rural small business leadership. Public Health: Cyclospora case counts keep climbing, with reporting lag meaning the latest dashboard reflects illnesses from weeks earlier.
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