AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCommunity Grants: Scopus Solar awarded $10,000 in first-quarter 2026 grants to five Bollinger County organizations, backing public health, recycling equipment, food access, and emergency help. Local Government Oversight: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit of the City of Elsberry, citing fixes needed in utility-rate handling and city fund transparency, while saying no fraud was found. Housing & Rents: Yardi Matrix reports U.S. advertised rents ticked up in May, but occupancy fell to 94.1%—the lowest since 2013—signaling softer pricing power; Kansas City, Mo. showed 2.1% year-over-year rent growth. Data Center Watch: Scale Microgrids held a public open house in Maryville on its White Cloud Acres data center plan, with water use emerging as the top concern. Consumer Protection: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway said American Shaman will suspend all in-state kratom and 7-OH sales and stop Missouri-targeted advertising, with potential enforcement and a $5 million penalty. Workforce & Culture: Health Payer Consortium (HPC) earned Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Nursing recognition and multiple workplace categories.
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