AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSNAP Shake-Up: New Trump administration rules tied to payment accuracy could push many states to pay more for SNAP, with a new analysis saying more than 1 million children in 19 states have already lost benefits since the 2025 law changes. Missouri Courts & Justice: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway sued Kansas City over claims its minority- and women-owned business program discriminates against white people and men, while a separate Missouri case highlights how policing can turn deadly for pets and cost taxpayers. Energy & Data Centers: Midwest utilities, including Ameren and Evergy, asked federal regulators to pause competitive bidding for major power-line projects to speed up grid upgrades for AI data centers—while Missouri lawmakers are also pushing back on utility plans that would bypass competition. Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce recall linked to cyclospora now covers 27 states, including Missouri, as FDA updates keep the outbreak under scrutiny. Local Business: A new leadership summit is planned for Lake of the Ozarks condo leaders, aiming to tackle insurance costs and aging infrastructure. Sports & Culture: ESPN’s Karl Ravech’s sudden layoff after a Phillies-Dodgers broadcast and the Venice Film Festival’s more auteur-focused lineup both dominated national headlines.
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