AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Governance: San Tan Valley’s new sales tax is still not active, so any higher rate showing on receipts is “not valid” yet; the town says refunds should be requested until the Arizona Department of Revenue flips the switch (expected in October). Water & Power: A New York Times report spotlights how the Central Arizona Project’s Colorado River water deal is now colliding with drought and federal plans to cut lower-priority rights—raising stakes for Phoenix’s growth, including semiconductors. Energy Development: Pinal County approved Eloy Valley III, a 400 MW solar plus 400 MW battery storage project, positioning it as a reliability boost as hydropower tightens. Semiconductors & Trade: Taiwan used SEMICON Taiwan to push “chip diplomacy,” while pointing to massive investment tied to Arizona’s TSMC buildout. Agriculture & Food Markets: A protein market update says poultry is gaining as consumers shift toward lower-cost proteins, while cattle futures stay pressured amid weak cash trade. Workforce & Economy: Arizona reported 1,600+ job losses in August via mass layoffs, even as the unemployment rate held steady.
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