AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousehold Costs: NECAC received nearly $55,000 from Ameren for eligible Missouri customers with outstanding utility bills, offering relief as the funding is expected to go quickly. Workforce: Stone and Taney counties need an estimated 1,435 more infant and toddler child-care slots. In a regional survey, 91% of responding employers reported child-care-related workforce disruptions in the past year. Data Centers: Missouri’s large-load tariffs require data centers and other major electricity users to cover the costs of serving them, aiming to shield other ratepayers as demand grows. Development: Republic approved a preliminary plan for a nearly 35-acre commercial park near Highway MM and the James River Expressway, with four proposed lots. Business Climate: The Springfield Area Chamber opposes Amendment 6, warning it could create uncertainty for employers and complicate changes to voter-approved laws. Manufacturing: St. Louis-based Gund Co. has grown to nearly $400 million in annual sales and 1,300 employees without layoffs in its 75-year history.
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