AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Safety: The NTSB is pressing for tougher oversight after a Missouri skydiving crash killed 11, highlighting a long-running “loophole” in how some sightseeing and skydiving flights are regulated. Air Travel Watch: The FAA is investigating a Delta go-around at Boston Logan after a near-collision with an American Airlines departure. Public Safety: Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Juneteenth area saw a fatal shooting with one dead and multiple injured, as police canvassed for witnesses. State Gambling Politics: Video lottery backers in Missouri are drawing scrutiny after gambling-linked groups donated $200,000 to major lawmakers shortly after session ended, fueling debate over whether the issue should be decided by voters. Local Utilities: Springfield approved a 4% sewer rate increase starting July 1, adding about $1.67 to the average monthly residential bill. Business & Growth: Osage Casinos plans to open its first Osage Nation Visitors Center in Lake Ozark later this summer as part of a broader Missouri expansion. Energy Costs: Gas prices are easing heading into the July 4 travel rush, with the national average for regular falling below $4. Higher Education: Columbia College named a new president for Independence Community College, signaling leadership changes in the region’s higher-ed pipeline.
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