AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Backlash: A new report says opposition to data centers is spreading fast, with critics warning about water and electricity use while supporters tout jobs and growth—an issue now uniting anti-establishment voices from both the left and right, including Missouri-area attention. Local Courts & Airlines: Columbia is facing a lawsuit over its revenue guarantee deal with American Airlines, with challengers calling it unconstitutional taxpayer-backed “flights.” Public Health & Vaccines: A national pushback against vaccines is being blamed for measles returning after years of low case counts, as falling vaccination rates drive new outbreaks. Education Policy: Missouri’s cellphone ban in schools is still dividing communities, with some praising better focus and others saying enforcement is itself distracting. Elections Math: Missouri voters approved a sales tax cap under a 2016 amendment—while a proposed “Amendment 4” version would likely have failed under district-by-district vote rules. Environment & Community: Missouri marks Pollinator Week, highlighting how native insects support ecosystems and agriculture. World Cup in KC: Ecuador and Curacao fans are filling Kansas City ahead of Saturday’s match, bringing culture, music, and big-game energy.
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