AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Policy & Markets: U.S. Senate Republicans are lining up final votes before the midterms, with John Thune expected to move a bipartisan college sports overhaul and a House-passed Ratepayer Protection Act aimed at curbing data-center-driven utility cost hikes. Missouri Business & Tourism: Joplin’s Convention and Visitors Bureau director Patrick Tuttle says he’ll retire at year’s end, capping a long run promoting Route 66 tourism. Local Economy & Community Events: Kirksville’s Bippity Boppity Boutique Fairytale nearly doubled attendance, drawing 77 “princesses” to downtown businesses. Healthcare Costs: A Kansas City pharmacist is criticizing pharmacy benefit managers’ use of hidden offshore subsidiaries that, he says, siphon rebates before plan sponsors see them. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show Missouri fuel prices easing but still volatile, with standout lows like $3.94 regular in Scotland County and $5.67 diesel in Nodaway County for the week ending Sept. 19. Transportation & Construction: MoDOT laid out mid-Missouri roadwork plans for late September, including I-70-related lane restrictions and county closures. Immigration Labor: USCIS reports Missouri approved 5,740 H-2B worker requests for fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026.
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