AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMissouri Tax Fight: A Delaware nonprofit reportedly gave $1.9 million to a Missouri PAC backing Amendment 5, which would phase out the state income tax by expanding sales taxes—raising questions about who’s funding the campaign ahead of the Aug. 4 vote. Big Projects & Power: Ameren broke ground on the $900 million Big Hollow gas plant and lithium-ion battery storage in Jefferson County, aiming to strengthen the grid. Data Center Watch: A proposed $6 billion data center near Maryville drew fresh questions at a public forum, with details still unclear on the end user and wastewater needs. Local Business Growth: Allegiant launched new flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Florida, with state economic leaders calling it a “gamechanger” for mid-Missouri travel and jobs. Retail & Real Estate: Aritzia opened its first Missouri boutique at Plaza Frontenac, while Kansas City’s World Cup “Open Doors” storefront program is helping new businesses move into vacant spaces. Public Safety & Accountability: Missouri AG Hanaway settled with Liberty Utilities after a fatal Lexington gas explosion and also announced felony charges against a contractor accused of defrauding consumers of $330,000. Regional Infrastructure: MoDOT awarded Southeast District road and bridge contracts, and Boone County Fire Protection donated two pumper tankers to rural fire districts.
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