El Paso asked Governor Greg Abbott for clarification about two recent directives on data-center development and whether statewide guidance applies to areas not on ERCOT's grid. Council directed staff to prepare a council letter for legal review and signature.

MCEDC administrator Mark Pecos told the McHenry County Enterprise Zone board that the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act "does not categorically exclude" multifamily or mixed‑use residential developments from state‑level enterprise zone benefits, though municipal IGAs may limit local incentives.

The City of Waverly approved a development agreement providing performance-based grants to United Equipment Accessories to support expansion and job growth; the council also voted to support Impact CNC’s state incentive application for a planned acquisition that officials say will retain about 70 jobs and create 45 more over three years.

After extended questioning about administration, overlap with state film incentives and potential revenue impacts, Subcommittee 2 voted 7-3 to table a bill that would let localities set up film-industry community zones with local incentives.

Barker and Jamie aim to enhance film production and infrastructure in West Virginia.