AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTech & Labor Crunch: Texas homebuilders say data centers are pulling electricians away—one Abilene builder reports houses taking two extra months as AI facilities compete for the same skilled workers. Defense Update: The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Cleveland, the final Freedom-class littoral combat ship, signaling a push for fast coastal missions. Legal Fight Over Kids Online: NetChoice sued to block Nebraska’s parental-consent and age-verification rules for social platforms, calling them a First Amendment violation. Arkansas Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports the week ending May 9 saw midgrade as low as $4.28 in Hempstead County and regular as low as $3.59 in Faulkner County, while diesel in Calhoun County hit $5.49 at a single station. Local Business & Growth: Gowan Milling is expanding its Blytheville facility with an $8.7M investment and 34 expected jobs over five years. Fiber Expansion: Uniti Wholesale announced new dark fiber and colocation deals across Mississippi, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
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