AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Boeing won the U.S. Navy’s $20B F/A-XX next-generation fighter deal, putting the St. Louis production footprint at the center of a potential talent-and-supplier race with the USAF’s F-47. Agriculture Costs: Missouri eased diesel and truck weight limits for harvest, allowing dyed diesel on state highways and raising ag-hauler weight caps from 88,000 to 90,000 pounds for 30 days. Healthcare Payments: The Trump administration began mailing $500 ACA “user fee” rebate checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Missouri, with eligibility tied to federal marketplace enrollment and no subsidies. Local Business & Food Access: A Kansas City nonprofit-run Sun Fresh grocery store on Blue Parkway has left shoppers facing empty shelves for months, raising concerns about neighborhood access to groceries. Education Finance: The Lee’s Summit school board moved to partially eliminate a voluntary property-tax rollback, with residents warning of higher bills as county tax credits shift costs. Community Growth: Special Olympics Missouri expanded its Training for Life campus with a new sports and recreation complex, funded by federal dollars and partners, targeting completion in fall 2027.
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