AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Legal Access: The Missouri Bar is holding a Sept. 8 listening session at the Ralls County Courthouse in New London to hear how rural residents find attorneys and get legal help, feeding into its Special Committee on Rural Practice. Data Center Governance: Kirksville’s planning and zoning commission will hold a Sept. 16 public hearing on new data center zoning standards, with limits to heavy industrial areas and rules aimed at protecting nearby communities. Local Tech & Privacy: Joplin officials defended the city’s Flock automated license plate reader system, citing public-safety use while noting storage was cut from 30 days to seven. Business Growth: Jarrell Contracting plans a Hazelwood expansion adding 105 jobs and a new 191,000-square-foot headquarters/operations center. Agriculture Markets: UM Extension says corn exports closed strong with record demand and China buying, while cattle markets remain “stagnant” amid uncertainty and limited leverage over packers. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Hazelwood logged two scam reports in July, and Missouri cities continue to report major losses nationwide. Energy Costs Debate: A Missouri hearing examined how state and local natural gas bans can raise household costs.
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