AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUtility Bills: Spire is seeking a $208.6 million annual rate increase in Missouri, which it says would add about $10 to $13 a month to average residential bills. Customers can seek to intervene by Nov. 23. Southeast Missouri Growth: Cape Girardeau won approval to expand its federal Opportunity Zone designation from one census tract to six, opening the door to tax-advantaged investment in housing and businesses starting in 2027. Cannabis Regulation: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is suing four retailers, alleging they sold intoxicating marijuana products as hemp; she also defeated a court challenge to the state law. Voter Power: Missouri voters approved Amendment 6, making it harder for lawmakers to overturn citizen-led ballot measures. Farming: State grants offer up to $200,000 for agricultural projects, while U.S. turkey production is rebounding and Missouri remains among the nation’s leading producing states.
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