AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAntitrust & Media: California and 11 other states sued to block Paramount Skydance’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices for movie theaters and cable—Arizona is among the challengers. Local Housing & Heat: Phoenix-area renters are being told to treat AC failures in extreme temperatures as potential “emergencies” under state law, with repair timelines and documentation steps that can help tenants push for action. Autonomous Vehicles Safety: The federal transportation agency warned driverless-car makers to fix problems with autonomous vehicles entering active emergency scenes, citing incidents where vehicles blocked first responders. Arizona Data Centers: Arizona’s budget pause on new data-center tax breaks is triggering a rush of applications before deadlines, as lawmakers and critics debate whether incentives are driving growth that outpaces costs. Right-to-Repair for Farmers: A proposed FTC settlement with Deere would expand access to repair software and diagnostic tools, with Arizona included among the states backing the effort. Opportunity Zones: Yavapai County voted to ask the Arizona Commerce Authority to include additional census tracts in Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Prescott Valley for Opportunity Zone 2.0.
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