AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & Rural Groceries: Hy-Vee is rebranding its remaining Dollar Fresh Market stores in Iowa, Missouri and South Dakota, adding bakeries and full-service meat cases as it folds the discount banner into its flagship. City Budget & Water Infrastructure: Maryville approved its FY 2027 budget, up $40 million, driven by a new ozone biofiltration water treatment plant to tackle algal blooms. College Sports Policy: Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt backed the Protect College Sports Act after it cleared the Senate, aiming to set national rules for NIL, transfers and eligibility. Labor in Missouri Cannabis: Springfield Greenlight workers say 12 were fired after union organizing; a Joplin location voted to unionize days earlier. Power & Data Centers: Missouri Rep. Brad Christ urged the PSC to scrutinize Ameren’s data-center cost assumptions as large-load tariffs roll out. Business Expansion: King Technology opened a $17M manufacturing and distribution center in St. Peters, targeting 40 jobs. Energy Watch: Diesel prices dipped nationally, while Missouri gas prices stayed volatile by county and grade. Local Business Closures: Ancho & Agave abruptly shut its Lee’s Summit location; gift cards are being refunded or honored out of state. Agriculture Markets: USW released its 2026 soft red winter wheat quality survey, citing generally solid end-use performance despite weather swings.
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