AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers vs. Town Zoning: Holmdel Township approved a local ban on data centers, adding to New Jersey’s growing resistance over water use, power demand and neighborhood impacts—though a Bell Works/Bell Labs-area bid could still move forward because its application predates the new rules. Public Safety: A drunken boater has been charged with homicide after a crash near Toms River killed a 26-year-old passenger, marking the third deadly Jersey Shore boat wreck this summer. Consumer & Business Risk: A lawsuit alleges a fuel supplier to Trump-praised “Freedom Fuel” discount stations sold about $4 million in stolen gas to New Jersey and Pennsylvania retailers. Sports Betting/Regulation: Kalshi’s reported U.S. Open exclusivity deal is drawing fresh scrutiny as courts continue to weigh who can regulate prediction markets—an issue that’s already hit New Jersey and Nevada differently. Local Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Harrington Park and Sussex each logged scam reports in July, underscoring ongoing consumer-loss risk across the state.
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