AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety & Courts: Eight men were indicted in Ohio on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges tied to a thwarted drone-and-sniper plot targeting the White House UFC event, with prosecutors saying the group amassed money, weapons, explosives, drones and gear after a May start. Missouri Policy: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an online age-verification rule into law, requiring third-party checks for websites with significant sexual content and setting steep penalties for violations. Energy & Utilities: Ameren is seeking about a $343M rate increase as Missouri regulators weigh infrastructure upgrades and demand growth. Housing & Consumer Economy: U.S. existing home sales fell 2.4% in June as tight inventory pushed prices to record highs, keeping mortgage rates elevated. Local Business & Community: Jefferson City crews contained a Union Street house fire in under 20 minutes; the displaced resident will be aided by the Red Cross. Transportation Planning: MoDOT announced a U.S. Route 61-67 corridor study public meeting in Jefferson County on July 21. Agriculture & Rural Funding: Kansas and western Missouri farmers can apply for the new Harvest to Market Grant, offering $5,000 to $25,000 with about $1M available. Tech & Growth Pressure: Data center backlash is stalling major projects nationwide, and Missouri communities are watching the fallout as local officials face mounting scrutiny.
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