AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Trade: Oil jumped more than 3% as U.S.-Iran strikes and renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption fears pushed a risk premium into markets; Trump also floated a 20% charge for Hormuz cargo, keeping shipping uncertainty front and center. Water Infrastructure: Jasper County commissioners backed an $8M Texas Water Development Board grant for Mauriceville MUD to extend water lines and address violations. Local Government & Utilities: City of Greenville officials plan to seek $21M in TWDB funding tied to a new water treatment plant. Tech & Regulation: The U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Texas’s App Store Accountability Act, letting age verification requirements move forward while lawsuits proceed. AI & Semiconductors: Gov. Abbott announced LITEON’s McKinney AI systems manufacturing push (about $307M and 500 jobs). Space Tech: FCC approved a Reflect Orbital satellite test aimed at “sunlight on demand,” sparking debate among astronomers. Public Safety: Harris County DA vowed a full investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo amid witness disputes. Business/Industry: Glenfarne announced a $500M investment to advance Texas LNG at Brownsville toward final investment decision.
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