AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNBA Draft Lottery Reform: The NBA board approved a new “3-2-1” draft lottery starting with the 2027 draft, expanding the lottery to 16 teams and adding anti-tanking rules that limit how often teams can land in the top picks. AI Data Centers & Power in Tennessee: TVA is weighing options as the data-center boom strains local grids, including proposed rate changes aimed at protecting customer power bills; meanwhile, Nashville is weighing zoning rules to regulate data centers as Elon Musk’s xAI/SpaceX footprint grows. SpaceX Water Use Scrutiny in Memphis: FOX13 reports records alleging SpaceXAI is using millions of gallons of fresh water monthly under lower industrial rates, fueling local aquifer concerns. Local Business & Consumer Watch: A Memphis convenience store faces fallout after FOX13 found a live rat and droppings on shelves; separate coverage highlights Tennessee’s ongoing pharmacy benefit manager shakeups, including CVS’ lawsuit over the Fair Rx Act. Housing & Homebuying Caution: A national housing report warns some markets are seeing “overbuilding” and price drops, urging buyers to scrutinize new-build terms and incentives. Healthcare & Medicare Coverage: AngioDynamics says Medicare coverage guidance for NanoKnife irreversible electroporation is finalized for prostate and liver cancer indications, effective July 5. Community & Civic Life: Memphis leaders hold a forum on congressional redistricting impacts, while Tennessee’s unemployment picture remains relatively steady in recent reporting.
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