AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLiberty Utilities Accountability: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway says Liberty Utilities must pay the maximum $30,000 civil penalty after a Lexington gas explosion killed 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and injured his family, citing violations of the state’s underground line-safety law and ordering a remapping of its lines. World Cup Travel Watch: Hotel prices in World Cup host cities are dropping as June approaches, with analysts pointing to a “correction” from earlier expectations—good news for fans still booking. Local Agriculture Spotlight: Jackie Moore, longtime leader of Joplin Stockyards, was inducted into the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame. Hiring Woes: A new report finds young job seekers in Kansas City and beyond facing a “low-hire, low-fire” market, with graduates struggling to land even entry-level work. Energy & Farming: Cargill and CTIC are expanding a farmer-led soil health program across the Midwest, including Missouri. Road Updates: MoDOT has scheduled maintenance and construction across northwest Missouri for the week of May 18.
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