AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Utilities: Trump’s $700M coal revival plan—using the Defense Production Act—could funnel money to plants tied to the Mountain West, including Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, while critics warn it may raise rates and harm health. Water & Infrastructure: KJZZ reports the federal Colorado River plan is still in limbo, with a new federal framework expected later this summer as states miss deadlines. Public Policy & Industry: Arizona’s geothermal push got a boost as House lawmakers advanced standards for leasing and permitting on federal lands, aiming to speed projects. Construction & Broadband: “The Buildout” notes Wire 3’s $53M expansion into Florida, a reminder of how broadband buildouts keep accelerating nationwide. Tech & Compliance: Arizona gaming regulators are tightening scrutiny of casino sweepstakes, focusing on disclosures, age checks, and whether promotions cross into unlicensed gambling. Transportation & Surveillance: A viral Arizona highway video raises alarms about disguised license-plate camera setups, with AZDOT reportedly asking CBP to stop using lookalike barrels that could confuse drivers. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy data shows Arizona prices easing in late May, with Graham County midgrade and premium deals standing out.
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