AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMissouri Budget Watch: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the FY2027 Missouri operating and capital budget bills, but transit backers say state support remains below prior levels after vetoes and funding shifts. Utility Rates: Ameren Missouri filed for a mid-2027 rate increase that could add about $13 to the average customer’s bill, with a PSC case and inspection process now underway. Data Center Politics: Concerns are rising over transparency, utility costs, and water use as large data center deals expand along the I-70 corridor, with lawmakers weighing new rules. Healthcare & Labor: Missouri Hospital Association data show nursing turnover rose in 2025, reversing a prior improvement trend. Local Business & Community: Jefferson City approved a slate of new business licenses, while United Way of Greater St. Louis selected 154 nonprofits for its 2027-2029 Safety Net. Education Expansion: Frontier Schools is preparing to open Columbia’s first charter school, Frontier STEM Academy, in fall 2027. Government Accountability: A state audit found former Gov. Parson’s office often lacked clear public-purpose flight records on state aircraft.
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