AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoToxic Exposure Settlement: Doe Run-linked companies agreed to a $150M settlement with 1,373 Peruvians over alleged childhood lead exposure near the La Oroya smelter, ending nearly 20 years of litigation as defendants deny wrongdoing. Local Housing & Health: Residents at Minneapolis’ Heritage Park Apartments say mold, water damage and rodents remain unresolved while they wait for relocation and repairs after a $2.5M city approval. Agribusiness Pressure: Newton County residents rallied against rapid CAFO expansion after four nearby poultry permits were approved, arguing Missouri rules don’t add up cumulatively for setbacks. Missouri Workforce & Food Security: USDA launched a veteran hiring initiative tied to SkillBridge and a “100 Hires in 100 Days” push; meanwhile, a new study finds food insecurity rising across southwest Missouri, especially in rural counties. Rural Growth Funding: Fulton, Maryville and Rolla won grants through a Heartland Rural Innovators initiative aimed at downtown revitalization and tech-driven economic development. Energy & Infrastructure: Missouri’s PSC set an Aug. 18 intervention deadline in a Confluence Rivers water/sewer infrastructure rate case. Business Climate Watch: Missouri dealerships brace for the Feb. 2027 phaseout of temporary license plates under the FUSION system, saying guidance is thin.
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