AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Data Centers Standoff: Missouri lawmakers left the 2026 session without passing any AI rules, even as Gov. Mike Kehoe is pushing a statewide conversation—he’ll host a public forum June 18 at Missouri S&T on how AI and data centers will reshape energy, jobs, and local communities. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices remain a pressure point heading into Memorial Day, with Stone County’s lowest reported premium hitting $4.39 for the week ending May 16. Higher Ed & Campus Funding: In Virginia, a historic Black church stepped in to support Mizzou’s Legion of Black Collegians after the university ended designated funding for affinity groups. Business & Compliance: Regions Bank agreed to pay $4.92 million to settle federal claims tied to allegedly ineligible PPP loan forgiveness. Local Watch: Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge oversight could end as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service weighs withdrawing its management agreement. Community & Culture: Memorial Day observances continued across the region, including a WWI ceremony in Kansas City honoring 441 local names.
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