AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: FSIS issued a public health warning for beef kofta at The Kebab Shop in California, Florida, and Texas after possible Shiga toxin–producing E. coli contamination; the items are no longer sold, but consumers are told to discard any leftovers. Beef Prices Pressure: South Florida barbecue owners say record-high beef costs are squeezing margins as the U.S. cattle herd hits its lowest level in decades. Local Water & Growth: Citrus County commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on new AI data center projects while they study impacts on drinking water and the electric grid—residents packed the hearing. Budget & Taxes: Florida lawmakers finalized a $114.5B state budget and a tax package promising $146M in savings, including a mid-July to mid-August back-to-school sales tax holiday and breaks for camping, hunting, and fishing gear. Wildfire Prep: Fire officials say slash piles left over from a mild winter still make communities safer ahead of wildfire season, even if they’re not getting burned as planned.
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