AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDefense Procurement: Ukraine and Sweden finalized a deal for 16 Gripen C/D jets starting early 2027, with another 16 Gripen E variants planned for early 2029, aiming to blunt Russian missile and drone pressure. Energy & Grid: The U.S. Department of Energy is pushing data centers to stop draining the grid during extreme heat, as demand spikes across the region. Local Governance: Hermitage, Va. approved new zoning limits that restrict data centers to Light and Heavy Industrial districts. Immigration & Labor: House Republicans backed a bill to update the H-2A agricultural visa program, including expanded access for year-round farming and a revised cost structure tied to inflation. Public Safety & Infrastructure: PennDOT set a July 6 start to replace a bridge culvert on Rolling Stone Road in Clearfield County, with a detour and weather-dependent completion. Trade & Agriculture: Pennsylvania funded an emergency purchase of 350 tons of Erie-area grapes after canceled contracts, routing juice concentrate to foodbanks. Aviation Security: At Dulles, CBP’s agriculture detector dog Freddie is still working a year after being assaulted, with another detection leading to a secondary exam.
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