AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Workforce & Jobs: A North Texas job fair at Globe Life Field drew about 68,000 people and roughly 670 employers, with officials saying a big share of openings are $100,000-plus as job seekers report trouble landing interviews amid AI-driven hiring. Healthcare & Policy: Three House Democrats unveiled an “AI Tax and Work Protection Act” that would levy major AI developers and funnel money into a federal jobs program for workers displaced by automation. Local Government & Courts: The San Antonio Philharmonic agreed to pay $232,000 to settle years of litigation tied to governance and a $150,000 loan dispute. Public Safety: San Antonio installed a new traffic signal at Sun Gate Drive and Perrin Beitel Road to reduce crashes on a high-injury corridor. Energy & Economy: Oil prices rose after Iran reviewed a bill that could restrict hostile shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to energy costs. Business & Growth: SpaceX and Tesla confirmed a $16.8B “Terafab” semiconductor plant in Grimes County, targeting 3,000 jobs. Community & Veterans: Texas Lottery-funded grants sent $3.3M to 13 East Texas veteran organizations. Tech & Finance: Austin-based Phunware reported a Q2 loss of $5.2M on $799,000 revenue.
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