AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Energy: A new Illinois Economic Policy Institute study projects $57B in data center investment through 2035 could create 121,000 jobs, but critics warn most would be temporary and that water and energy burdens remain a concern. Nuclear Power Deal: Google and Constellation announced a 20-year nuclear power purchase plan that would add 890 MW of capacity to the PJM grid and drive major upgrades at Illinois plants. Air Pollution Limits: Illinois is among states suing the EPA over rollbacks that weaken power-plant emissions rules, as communities worry about health impacts. Local Water Protection: Illinois EPA plans to distribute $21.8M to address contaminated drinking water. School Fuel Costs: Diesel prices are squeezing northern Illinois school transportation budgets, pushing districts to rethink spending and fossil-fuel dependence. Food & Plant-Based Pressure: Mercy For Animals urges McDonald’s to expand plant-based burgers in the U.S., pointing to international menu availability. Community Resilience: Midwest Food Bank broke ground on a $6M Morton expansion to boost disaster-relief logistics and volunteer capacity.
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