AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRenewables & Rural Jobs: A new University of Missouri study finds wind and solar projects can boost rural county employment, wages, and even GDP—while also highlighting local fights over property values and farmland. Data Centers Face Pushback: In Missouri and nearby states, residents are organizing against proposed data centers, citing water use and property impacts; one Pennsylvania plan even offered $10,000 per household if approved. Missouri Gambling Rules Clash: Missouri’s AG says prediction-market firms like Kalshi are offering sports wagering without state licensing, while Kalshi argues federal oversight applies. Education & Local Governance: Webster Groves rolled out its first “state of the city” address, while the Webster Groves School District briefed parents on Missouri’s new A–F school grading framework. Workforce & Health: Webster Groves launched a peer support wellness app for police officers, and a local remodeling apprenticeship is giving a Mizzou student hands-on construction experience. Roads & Cannabis: MoDOT lane restrictions continue in Kirksville, and Missouri DHSS proposed rule changes affecting cannabis facility ownership and operations.
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