AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Care Costs: A new BEA map shows per-capita health spending varies widely, with Missouri at about $10,036 per resident in 2024—mid-pack nationally. Supply Chain & Research: The University of Arkansas launched the Contested Logistics Consortium, aiming to strengthen supply-chain resilience and future leaders, with a summit planned for Sept. 10-11. Local Courts Under Strain: Lee’s Summit’s municipal court is “drowning” in cases, with outdated capacity leading to long waits as dockets jump from hundreds to 800-plus on heavy days. Data Centers & Permitting: In Nodaway County, residents debated a data-center moratorium after concerns that a generator portion could keep operating around it; the next step is a development agreement. Rail M&A: CN agreed to end opposition to Union Pacific’s Norfolk Southern mega-merger in exchange for expanded U.S. network access. Consumer & Food Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,200 cans of lentil soup in 27 states due to a pull-tab defect that can compromise the seal. Missouri Politics & Business: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway is defending the voter ID law while pursuing lawsuits tied to gambling machine crackdowns and Kansas City contracting preferences. Energy & Policy: The White House expanded a data-center “ratepayer protection” pledge as Congress advances a bill to push grid-upgrade costs onto large data-center users.
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