AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup & Local Alcohol Rules: Kansas and Missouri bars can legally serve alcohol up to 23 hours a day during the tournament, but not every city is opting in—Lawrence, for example, says it’s not realistic for bars to stay open that long. Catholic Church Fallout: The Vatican excommunicated bishops tied to the Society of St. Pius X and clarified that simply attending an SSPX chapel doesn’t automatically trigger the penalty—each case will be reviewed. Beer Market Scrutiny: A new watchdog report alleges foreign control and political pressure in the U.S. beer market, targeting Anheuser-Busch InBev’s dominance over smaller brewers. Missouri Roads: MoDOT posted north Missouri highway work for July 6-12, with most major work paused over the July 3 holiday rush. Healthy SNAP Delay: Missouri’s Healthy SNAP rollout is pushed to Feb. 15, 2027, giving the state more time to build program infrastructure and guidance. Missouri Business & Jobs: Missouri State University named new leaders for two economic development groups, including a new assistant vice president for economic development. Osage Beach Fireworks Disruption: Osage Beach and other communities faced Fourth of July fireworks problems after hiring the same Springfield vendor that went bankrupt. AI/Data Centers & Politics: Data center backlash is spilling into Missouri primaries as candidates face pressure over water and grid impacts.
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