AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Rural Life: Georgia’s Silicon Ranch is building one of the state’s biggest solar farms in tiny Bacon County, but residents and farmers say the project is reshaping their way of life. Economy Watch: Ahead of the May jobs report, economists expect steady hiring despite inflation pressure, with unemployment around 4.3% and wages still lagging prices. Roads & Safety: New analysis of major road conditions shows a large share of U.S. highways remain in poor shape, renewing calls to extend and fund repairs beyond the IIJA timeline. Business Sentiment: AICPA/CIMA survey finds macro optimism slipping while confidence in individual companies holds up, as cost pressures stay front and center. Health & Schools: Ohio is expanding the OhioSEE program for school vision care, and the Ohio School Safety Center added STOP THE BLEED® training for students and staff. Public Health Threat: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in Texas, triggering containment and monitoring efforts for cattle. Travel & Work: American Airlines is temporarily suspending some routes this summer due to high jet fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict. Cuba Sanctions: New U.S. sanctions are tightening Cuba’s financial squeeze, with Visa and Mastercard access reportedly disrupted as foreign processing relationships change.
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