AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Regulation Push: Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package to regulate AI uses tied to consumer protection, developer transparency, and education, aiming to pass before the May 31 adjournment after federal action stalled. Data Center Pressure: Advocates are also urging passage of the POWER Act, saying the governor’s office has shown “lack of engagement” as the bill sits only in hearings. Energy Costs: A PJM watchdog report says power prices nearly doubled over the past year, with data centers blamed for surging demand. Local Infrastructure: Du Quoin marked completion of a long-fought U.S. 51 reconstruction with drainage upgrades and pavement replacement—funded with state and federal dollars, no local taxpayer cost. Public Media Fallout: WEIU-TV in eastern Illinois is ending over-the-air broadcasting today after federal funding was rescinded, shifting to streaming. Tech & Safety: A New Jersey bicyclist plans to sue after a crash with a robot he says tried to flee.
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