AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Fire Safety Funding: Missouri’s Department of Public Safety awarded $1.455 million to 108 volunteer fire departments statewide, helping small rural crews buy gear like turnout equipment, extrication tools, SCBAs, radios and basic supplies. Data Center Backlash in Jefferson County: Festus residents cleared signature hurdles to trigger a recall election for Mayor Sam Richards and two councilmembers after months of fighting a large data center proposal near property lines. Broadband Upgrade Push: Mediacom says it has launched a 5-Gig residential tier (5 Gbit/s down, 1 Gbit/s up) across more than 500,000 homes, aiming to expand to over 1 million by year-end. Local Business & Jobs: Toyota Missouri marked 35 years in Troy with community donations and plans for a new $57.1 million cylinder head line adding 57 jobs in 2027. Consumer Pressure Watch: A new AP report highlights how tomato prices have surged about 40% year over year, becoming a symbol of affordability squeeze. Scam Warning: Evergy warned customers about fake “pay your bill” ads and look-alike sites/phone numbers, urging people to use evergy.com or call official numbers.
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