AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Watch: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway is warning Kansas City fans about scams tied to tickets, lodging and parking as the city hosts six matches at Arrowhead, while Kansas City approved 16 bars to stay open until 5 a.m. during the tournament. Local Economy: Parisi Coffee’s World Cup blend sold out in two weeks—an early sign of how quickly themed products are catching on with KC visitors. Infrastructure & Growth: Montgomery County approved a tax incentive package for Google’s proposed data center, using Chapter 100 industrial revenue bonds and a long personal property tax abatement structure. Workforce Pipeline: Missouri faces a construction workforce shortage as infrastructure spending ramps up; the University of Missouri launched the Missouri Construction Pathways Initiative to train workers for high-demand construction roles. Consumer & Health Policy: Hanaway also announced a settlement requiring a Kansas City distributor to stop selling kratom-derived 7-OH and related products in Missouri. Environment: Rolla and the Missouri Department of Conservation added floating wetlands at Ber Juan Lake to cut algae blooms and improve water quality. Weather Disruption: Severe Midwest storms knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and disrupted travel, with tornado reports including across northern Missouri.
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