AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUtility Costs: Spire is seeking a $208.6 million annual rate increase, which could raise average residential bills by $10 to $13 a month. Customers have until Nov. 23 to seek formal participation in the case. Business Risk: Missouri hospital systems were among victims in an alleged AI impersonation scheme that prosecutors say stole about $129 million from companies worldwide. Workforce: Federal data show 4,231 H-2B worker approvals for Missouri worksites in administrative, support and waste-management services through June 2026. Local Investment: Joplin unveiled a state-funded solar project aimed at lowering its electricity costs, while a planned expansion of federal Opportunity Zones could spur housing and business growth in Cape Girardeau.**
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