AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMissouri Energy & Rates: The Missouri Public Service Commission set an Oct. 12 deadline for parties to intervene in Liberty’s large-load customer rate plan, a process tied to Senate Bill 4’s requirement that big energy users’ tariffs reflect their share of costs. Data Centers & Local Control: Hundreds of Missourians rallied at the Capitol for a statewide data center moratorium, citing water use, power demand, farmland impacts, and calls for transparency and oversight. College Sports Policy: U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt backed a bill to overhaul how college athletes get paid, arguing the current model shrinks opportunities and drains budgets for non-revenue sports. Local Business Growth: Joplin’s Joseph Newman Innovation Center marked 20 years supporting startups and entrepreneurs, highlighting affordable space and services for new companies. Fraud & Finance: A St. Louis federal case ended with Siddharth Jawahar getting 11 years for a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say bilked 64 victims, including Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Public Health: St. Louis County reported its first measles case in 20 years, with officials working to identify potential exposures after a traveler boarded a Chicago-bound train. Energy Prices Watch: GasBuddy data showed some of the week’s lowest Missouri prices in multiple counties, including regular at $3.63 in Buchanan County and $3.83 in Moniteau County.
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