AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiesel Shock to Farms: Record-high diesel prices are squeezing Missouri and Midwest harvest budgets, with farmers facing big fuel bills and fears of higher food costs ahead. Utility Rates: Missouri American Water filed for another WSIRA surcharge with the PSC, seeking about a 2.5% water and 0.5% sewer revenue bump, separate from its larger July rate case. Water Infrastructure Oversight: The PSC set an Oct. 7 deadline to intervene in the Missouri-American Water WSIRA request. Prediction Markets Crackdown: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway issued cease-and-desist orders to six prediction-market firms, arguing sports “event contracts” are unlicensed wagering and raising age-verification concerns. AI Surveillance Pushback: Sen. Josh Hawley invited Flock CEO to testify as Missouri tightens rules on ALPR/Flock-style cameras. Local Business & Growth: Costco is set to open Oct. 2 in Lee’s Summit, with neighbors weighing traffic impacts. Data Center Supply Chain: Prysmian and Rio Tinto will supply low-carbon aluminum cables for an Amazon data center in Ohio, manufactured in Sedalia, Missouri. Community Support: Mizzou’s home game vs. Troy will host the Food Bank’s Score Against Hunger fundraiser. Workplace Safety Spotlight: A Smithfield walkout in Illinois highlights ongoing pressure over meatpacking conditions and preventable deaths. Lottery Watch: Mega Millions climbed to an estimated $244 million for the Sept. 18 drawing.
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