AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGroceries & Retail: Albertsons is closing more Safeway stores after its failed Kroger merger, cutting locations and sales while boosting closure-related costs—another sign retailers are still reshaping footprints. Texas Politics & Culture Wars: DFW Airport dropped plans for additional Islamic foot-washing stations after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding, escalating pressure over religious accommodations at public sites. AI & Texas Economy: A new Texas debate is heating up over whether the state is ready for AI-driven data center growth—jobs and investment are real, but so are unknowns for communities and the environment. Small Business & Capital: The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation is touting record funding momentum to help startups scale, with lawmakers highlighting more private capital flowing into small firms. Energy Markets: Energy Transfer raised 2026 guidance, pointing to surging natural gas demand tied to data centers and AI buildouts. Food Safety: FDA-linked salmonella recalls expanded, including eggs and dog food, keeping Texas shoppers on alert. Tech/Privacy: Scottsdale is reconsidering Flock license-plate readers amid privacy backlash, while Texas regulators push back on data-center impacts.
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