AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutonomous Freight: PepsiCo and Gatik say they’re rolling out fully driverless Class 8 trucking across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving from testing to revenue routes in a consumer-goods supply chain. Housing & Affordability: A Valley housing analyst used a mortgage affordability example to show why metro Phoenix prices are stalling even as demand stays high. Broadband Expansion: Ripple Fiber plans to invest $80M+ to bring 100% fiber to 50,000+ homes and businesses in Pima County, starting in Oro Valley and Sahuarita. Energy Storage & Grid Buildout: EDP Renewables and SRP are tied to major Arizona battery storage milestones, underscoring the state’s push for more capacity. Healthcare Policy: A House committee voted to halt a prior-authorization pilot affecting radiology services that includes Arizona, raising access and provider-burden concerns. Agriculture Workforce: USDA staffing cuts hit NRCS and FSA field support hard, leaving fewer local experts for farmers and ranchers. Luxury Real Estate: Scottsdale-based RETSY says it topped $1B in 2026 sales volume by June 1, signaling continued momentum in Arizona’s high-end market.
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