AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutonomous Freight in Arizona: PepsiCo and Gatik say they’re deploying fully driverless Class 8 trucks on a fixed corridor across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving autonomous trucking from tests to revenue routes. Vape Regulation Push: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ HB 4001 adds enforcement tools and tougher penalties for sellers who target minors, but advocates say it still doesn’t go far enough for Arizona’s alternative nicotine market. Food Safety Alert: FDA classified a voluntary recall of 913 cases of Alfredo sauce as Class I after potential salmonella risk tied to a dry milk powder ingredient, with distribution reported across 41 states including Arizona. Water & Recreation Hit: Flaming Gorge’s drawdown is disrupting marina operations and local recreation spending as the reservoir drops further into summer. Agriculture Markets Watch: USDA reports left grain markets mostly flat while cattle prices rebounded amid New World screwworm concerns. Local Business Incubator: Mesa approved a 10-year lease for Main Street Market, a downtown food hall incubator aimed at helping new restaurants launch and stick around. Transportation Updates: ADOT says Loop 101 North Scottsdale work is nearing completion, with overnight lane reductions and ramp closures still planned. Public Safety: Scottsdale officials report rising e-bike injury concerns across the Valley, even as “takeover” issues haven’t hit the city yet. Education Expansion: ASU Prep will open a new West Valley K-8 campus this fall, adding in-person early grades plus hybrid learning for older students.
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