AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMeta Settlement: Missouri is set to receive at least $100 million from Meta’s landmark $17.1 billion multistate deal over alleged harms to teens on Instagram and Facebook, with the settlement also forcing new child-safety limits like daily time caps and “productive pauses.” Healthcare Recall: Baxter International recalled multiple injectable drugs after FDA notices flagged possible fiberglass and stainless-steel contamination, raising risks of blockages and clotting issues. AI Surveillance Politics: Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pressing for scrutiny of Flock Safety’s AI camera network as the company ramps up lobbying spending amid growing backlash over privacy and data use. Power & Data Centers: A federal report warns the U.S. electric grid needs major transmission upgrades as electricity demand rises—driven in part by AI data centers. Local Governance: Joplin homeowners will not see a property tax rate increase this year as the city and library levy stays at 40.92 cents per $100 assessed value. Education Oversight: A Missouri State Auditor report says St. Louis Public Schools board leadership is ineffective and lacks accountability, urging governance changes.
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