AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Debate: Labor and business groups are joining forces against Chicago’s data center ban, as state lawmakers weigh rules and Gov. JB Pritzker pushes the POWER Act. Supporters tout jobs and investment; critics question how many jobs will last and warn projects could raise electric bills. Chicago Budget: Mayor Brandon Johnson is signaling a push for corporate taxes as the city confronts a budget shortfall. Farm Costs: Pritzker declared a diesel disaster for Illinois and ordered relief for farmers, but fuel retailers are wary; farm groups warn growers to plan carefully around the rules for dyed diesel. Jobs: U.S. unemployment claims stayed near a 57-year low, but economists describe a low-hire, low-fire market. Illinois was among the few states with a notable rise in claims. Business and Technology: A proposed antitrust class action filed in Chicago accuses McDonald’s of pressuring franchisees to use AI pricing tools, potentially raising menu prices. The company says franchisees set prices independently and AI does not set menu prices.
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