AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPrediction Markets Crackdown: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway issued cease-and-desist orders to Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood, saying their “sports-related event contracts” are unlicensed sports betting and warning of enforcement if they don’t comply within 30 days. Water Rates: Missouri-American Water asked the Missouri Public Service Commission for approval of a new WSIRA surcharge, seeking about a 2.5% annual water revenue increase and 0.5% sewer increase to recover eligible infrastructure costs. Data Centers vs. Communities: A rally at the Capitol pushed for a statewide moratorium on data centers, while Rep. Eric Burlison argued concerns should be handled through privacy and local industrial-impact conversations, not blanket bans. AI Surveillance Pushback: Sen. Josh Hawley invited Flock/ALPR CEOs to testify as Missouri tightens rules on automated license plate readers. Diesel Squeezes Farmers: Record diesel prices are driving up harvest and freight costs, raising fears of higher food prices. Local Life: Columbia and Boone County proposed buying a new site for Animal Control, and the Northeast Missouri Old Threshers Reunion returns this weekend in Shelby County.
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