AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Data Centers: PJM’s latest electricity auction projects $6.3 billion in added power costs over the next three years across 13 Eastern states, with data centers driving demand faster than supply—renewing Tennessee-area concerns about long-term electrical impacts. Politics & Voting: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced the America 250 “I Voted” sticker and reminded voters that early voting runs July 17–Aug. 1. Public Health: Vanderbilt Health says tick-bite ER visits are rising in Middle Tennessee as temperatures climb. Education & Workforce: Tennessee launched the Workforce Pell program to expand federal Pell eligibility for certain short-term training starting July 1, 2026. Local Elections: Cookeville City Council candidates are spending thousands, with incumbent Chad Gilbert leading fundraising. Community & Culture: Grundy County’s long-discussed inclusive playground opened after a decade of planning.
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