AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Local Politics: Neighbors in the St. Louis area are turning skepticism into activism over proposed hyperscale data centers, packing city meetings and demanding clearer answers on impacts and benefits. AI Surveillance Backlash: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blocked state funding for Flock AI license-plate cameras as privacy and misuse concerns grow, with lawmakers and candidates weighing in. Missouri Medicaid Spending Watch: New federal data show sharp local swings in Medicaid billing—Bethany surgery claims rose 124% in 2024, while Mountain Grove pathology/lab spending climbed 9.9% and Poplar Bluff orthotic services jumped 326%. Air Service Expansion: Allegiant is adding nine new routes from Orlando Sanford International in September, including Columbia, Mo. Housing & Rates: A Columbia, Mo.-based survey finds many homebuyers are waiting on mortgage rates that may not hit 5% for years. Consumer Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker reports show Missouri cities with ongoing online purchase and phishing losses, including Richmond and El Dorado Springs. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Scotland County at $3.89 for the week ending Aug. 22. Public Safety: U.S. prosecutors in Kansas City announced cases targeting trusted adults accused of exploiting children.
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