AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel Economy Fight: Arizona and other states/cities sued the Trump administration over a rollback of power-plant emissions rules and weaker vehicle fuel-economy standards, arguing it violates federal law and will raise costs at the pump. Education Policy: The Arizona State Board of Education voted to tighten A-F letter-grade targets, likely pushing more schools from A’s into lower ratings. School Safety & Justice: A Peoria teen’s cross-country trafficking case ended with an arrest in California, while an AZ injury firm urged parents to act fast when kids are left behind on buses—even without visible injuries. Immigration Tuition Lawsuit: California and Arizona kept defending in-state tuition for illegal immigrants as DOJ litigation continues nationwide. Local Business & Real Estate: A Mesa industrial developer says the “missing middle” is the real gap—small warehouse/production space is scarce near Gateway. Housing & Voters: A statewide survey found inflation tops Arizona voters’ concerns, with water, data-center development, affordable housing, and fraud/corruption also high on the list. Data Centers & Heat: Cities are increasingly limiting data centers as they intensify the urban heat island effect, fueling more political and permitting backlash.
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