AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSemiconductor Expansion: Peoria approved Amkor’s nearly $33M purchase of 67 acres to expand its $7B chip investment, with officials projecting about 3,000 jobs by 2028—though nearby residents still have questions. Statehouse & Property Security: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB 1479 to crack down on deed fraud, including county opt-in alerts for record changes and tougher penalties for submitting false documents. Local Economic Tools: Tempe launched a public Economic Development Dashboard to centralize business and community data for investors and site selectors. Transportation Costs: A new survey of supply chain managers found transportation prices surged in May, with capacity still tightening and freight rates rising amid fuel and enforcement pressures. Water & Risk: Experts warn a dry winter could “crash” Colorado River conditions, likely raising costs and accelerating groundwater depletion. Agtech Access: Reservoir Farms rolled out a free tier and simplified membership pricing to lower the barrier for agtech start-ups, with Arizona plans expected later this year.
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