AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFiber Financing: Gateway Fiber raised $333 million through an asset-backed deal, with Missouri generating 45.2% of the network’s annualized revenue. The funds are backed by customer contracts and network assets. Drug Pricing: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway ordered Eli Lilly to stop requiring hospitals to provide claims data to get 340B discounts, saying the policy violates state law. Lilly has until Nov. 26 to respond. St. Louis Delivery: Walmart is seeking approval for seven drone hubs that could bring deliveries to thousands of St. Louis homes. Permitting is next, and residents have raised concerns about noise and wildlife. Energy Costs: Missouri and Kansas face rising electric bills as aging grid infrastructure meets growing demand from manufacturers and data centers. West Plains residents could also see combined utility increases of $5 to $7 a month; the City Council has approved only a first reading. Ballpark Business: The Royals named Delaware North Sportservice as food and beverage provider at Kauffman Stadium starting in 2028, with plans to work with local restaurants and suppliers for the new downtown ballpark.
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