AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCOVID Loan Fraud Crackdown: Vice President JD Vance says the SBA has suspended nearly 870,000 borrowers tied to suspected pandemic loan fraud, linked to about $39 billion, while officials say flagged borrowers can appeal. Corporate Legal Fight: In Missouri federal court, Bayer’s Monsanto unit urged a judge to approve a proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement, arguing there’s no other deal path as cancer plaintiffs and their lawyers weigh in. Local Data Center Pushback: In Franklin County, commissioners are set to vote on rezoning and rules for two big data center projects amid water and cost concerns; in Montgomery County, a town hall drew residents and a lawsuit over alleged Sunshine Law notice violations. Public Safety & Courts: A Kansas City homicide investigation identified 36-year-old Eric White as the victim; a Butler County man pleaded guilty in a Community First Bank-linked cattle investment fraud scheme. State & Community Business: Missouri DNR awarded Farber a $16,000 grant to study wastewater upgrades; Western Missouri Medical Center joined the Show-Me High Value Network to pursue value-based care efficiencies. Energy Costs: GasBuddy data shows St. Francois County’s lowest midgrade price at $3.89 in the week ending Sept. 5.
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