AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCollege Sports Overhaul: The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (77-22), setting a national framework for athlete compensation, adding transfer limits, and moving the NCAA toward new antitrust protections; the bill now heads to the House. Missouri Cannabis Licensing Fight: The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a cannabis company should receive 13 facility licenses after claims the state’s 2019 application scoring was inconsistent. Local Business Pressure: Cape Girardeau downtown owners say a deadly shooting and ongoing street issues are hurting sales and want stronger enforcement. Fuel Costs Hit Missouri Farmers: Diesel prices are at record highs near $6.34 a gallon, squeezing harvest budgets as agriculture uses most of its annual diesel in fall. Wireless Taxes: A new analysis says 2026 wireless taxes and fees will keep rising, adding hundreds of dollars per year to typical household bills. Workplace Pay Dispute: Employees at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence walked out after missing paychecks, temporarily shutting the venue. Tech for Retail: Ozark-based INNAYA is expanding lifesize holographic display sales to help small and mid-sized stores shift ad spend back to physical storefronts.
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