AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoWorkforce Strain: Young job-seekers in Kansas City and beyond say they’re stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” market, with recent grads and students struggling to land even basic roles. Energy & Power: Missouri regulators approved Ameren’s 250-megawatt solar project in Callaway County, while Kansas regulators ordered Evergy to rethink a transmission route that would have cut through the Flint Hills. Downtown Development: The Missouri Senate advanced bills aimed at reviving vacant downtown buildings and expanding incentives for redevelopment. Consumer Costs: New inflation data shows April prices rising 3.8% year over year, with gas prices a major driver. Local Business & Community: Kirksville chambers and groups are rolling out ribbon-cuttings and summer events, from splash pads to foster-adoption info sessions. Public Safety & Courts: Missouri’s Supreme Court rejected challenges to the new congressional map, and lawmakers are racing to extend filing time for childhood abuse survivors.
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