AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Cost Fight: The House overwhelmingly advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act to stop families and small businesses from footing electricity upgrades driven by new data centers, but the Senate blocked it via a Democrat objection—keeping pressure on utility regulators and state policymakers. Small-Business Credit & Fraud: DOJ and partners continue cracking down on COVID-era PPP fraud, including a case tied to a fentanyl trafficking ring and other SBA-related prosecutions, while Nebraska launched a federal-state fraud partnership to catch taxpayer-funded scheme activity earlier. Rising Input Costs: Oklahoma restaurant owners say beef prices have nearly doubled over five years, forcing menu price hikes as weekly sourcing leaves them exposed to sudden cost swings. Local Growth & Grants: Athens, Ohio awarded a fresh round of “Opportunity Grants” to boost small businesses in retail-stagnant districts, aiming to spur new trade and commerce. Tech & Security for SMBs: NinjaOne expanded into browser management and AI governance, while Arctic Wolf rolled out an MDR tier for MSPs—signals SMB-focused security tooling keeps evolving. Consumer Protection: Florida AG joined a lawsuit against Amazon over alleged hidden advertising surcharges that regulators say raised costs for sellers and shoppers.
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