AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJoplin Budget: City leaders approved a nearly $183 million budget, but a proposed 12% pay increase for employees faces further votes after dividing the council. Energy Costs: Ameren is adding $10 million to assistance programs in Missouri and Illinois; eligible small businesses and nonprofits could receive up to $1,000. Downtown St. Louis: The Hyatt Centric has opened a 140-room hotel, as downtown bookings rise nearly 6% from last year. Rail Investment: Columbia’s COLT Railroad won a $16.2 million federal grant for modernization. Market Watch: Missouri employment fell in September, while the state’s land-based casinos reported more than $1.5 billion in winnings during the first nine months of 2026. Sports Contracts: Crypto.com and Novig are suing Missouri to block the state’s crackdown on sports-event contracts, setting up a legal fight over the emerging market.
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