AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTennessee Economy & Energy: Delek US Holdings says it welcomed the Trump EPA decision granting small refinery exemptions for the 2025 compliance year, framing it as job- and investment-supportive for small refiners. Capital Markets & Biotech: Percheron Therapeutics secured firm commitments for a $2.3M institutional placement to fully fund a Vanderbilt Health investigator-sponsored clinical trial of HMBD-002 for AML/MDS, adding to a recently received $700K R&D tax incentive rebate. Local Business & Taxes: Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville is set for its first appeal over a historic property tax rate hike after taxes jumped nearly 400%, with the owner arguing the assessment system isn’t distinguishing historic buildings from new high-rises. Community & Workforce Development: TVA opened applications for K-12 STEM education awards (up to $5,000 per project) for educators across its seven-state region, with $1.5M in partnership funding. Public Health & Consumer Watch: Tennessee American Water customers are set to receive additional PFAS settlement credits, while multiple food recalls—including a Lundberg jasmine white rice recall—are prompting consumer alerts.
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