AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation Appointments: Gov. Mike Kehoe named Jordan Bradberry and Robbie Myers to the Missouri State Board of Education, adding leaders from Kansas City and Butler County to the state’s education oversight. Tax Fight: A Delaware-linked nonprofit, Missouri Promise Inc., reportedly gave $1.9 million to a campaign backing Missouri’s Amendment 5, which would phase out the income tax and expand sales taxes—raising questions about who’s funding the push. Solar Expansion: Ameren Missouri is seeking approval to add 400 megawatts of solar plus 545 megawatts of energy storage, with public filings due June 12. Energy Infrastructure: Ameren broke ground on the Big Hollow Energy Center, a $900 million natural gas and battery storage project in Jefferson County. Data Center Tension: A proposed $6 billion data center near Maryville drew a packed community forum, with details still unclear about the final end user. Legal Accountability: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway resolved litigation with Liberty Utilities over a fatal Lexington gas explosion, requiring a civil penalty and remapping of gas lines. Local Business & Growth: Aritzia opened its first Missouri boutique at Plaza Frontenac in Frontenac. Lake of the Ozarks Update: Developer Jeff Tegethoff filed for Chapter 11, and the Oasis at Lakeport team confirmed his removal while continuing the project.
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