AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLake of the Ozarks Business: Shawnee Bend Sand is shipping white sand “by the ton” across the Lake area, turning brown shorelines into beach-ready spots for restaurants, playgrounds, volleyball courts and more. State Budget & Health Policy: Missouri lawmakers and other GOP-led states are wrestling with Medicaid work requirements as costs rise, forcing cuts to health care and education. World Cup Logistics: Argentina’s national team has arrived in Kansas City for World Cup base-camp setup, with Lionel Messi featured at the team’s hotel and training center. Higher Ed Leadership: Garnett Stokes is retiring as UNM president after eight years, including pandemic-era and financial turbulence. Missouri Real Estate: April Jefferson City-area home sales and statewide Missouri sales both rose year over year, with average prices up. Historic Preservation Finance: Missouri restored and expanded its historic preservation tax credit after a “chicken fiasco,” boosting credits and streamlining applications. Utility Relief: Missouri’s Hot Weather Law protections start June 1, expanding the forecast window to 72 hours to prevent utility shutoffs during extreme heat. Local Government Ops: Jefferson City is moving yard-waste drop-off to a private contractor, citing hauling costs and staffing strain. Missouri Agriculture/Extension: Lincoln University named John Kessell to lead its cooperative extension, overseeing key ag, food, and youth programs. Sports & Community: Missouri’s Central Cattle Battle drew 167 entries in Jefferson City, while Missouri State University announced Rainn Wilson will headline its Public Affairs Conference.
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