AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAdvanced Steel: U.S. Steel broke ground in Osceola on a $1.9 billion direct-reduced-iron plant, adding about 200 permanent jobs and up to 2,000 construction jobs. The facility will supply hot iron to electric-arc furnaces, supporting lower-emission steelmaking. Data Center Dispute: Avaio Digital, developer of a proposed $6 billion Pulaski County data center, is suing the county over its 12-month construction moratorium, arguing it is unlawful and disrupts the company’s Entergy contract. Animal Health Research: Arkansas State University received a $2.6 million grant, including $1.3 million in federal funding, to expand facilities and research capacity for animal health and agriculture. Health Technology: Vantive plans to invest $100 million in its Mountain Home facility and add 175 jobs, expanding production of home dialysis equipment. Cybersecurity Training: The Forge Institute secured $2 million for a program to train workers in cybersecurity for utilities.
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