AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Fight: Ohio’s Select Committee on Data Centers heard from more than 100 residents warning about environmental harm, secrecy via nondisclosure agreements, and the cost of tax breaks—while many pushed for a moratorium. Local Governance: Cortland approved a one-year data center moratorium to “put the brakes” on permits and force a zoning code review; other communities are also moving toward limits. Reproductive Rights: An Ohio Senate committee is set to hear support for a 24-hour abortion waiting period under HB 347, which would require a pre-procedure visit despite a court ruling blocking a similar prior provision. Congress & Sports Law: Rep. Jim Jordan invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify June 10 on the league’s broadcast deals and streaming practices, including whether the Sports Broadcasting Act’s antitrust exemption is being used to harm consumers. Elections Security: Mahoning County’s Board of Elections reported more water leaks damaging absentee materials and threatening poll-book operations. Affordability: A new Brookings analysis finds Ohio households are increasingly unable to make ends meet, with single-parent households hit hardest. Public Safety/Utilities: Ohio811 is warning excavators about new call-before-you-dig and damage-reporting rules taking effect June 9. Nursing Home Watch: CMS ratings highlighted mixed outcomes across Ohio nursing homes, with some facilities scoring above the state average while others fell below.
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