AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Costs: Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance released preliminary 2027 health insurance rates for the individual and small-group markets, with multiple insurers offering plans in every county and final numbers still subject to change. Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak has sickened people across Kansas and Missouri, pushing some residents to rethink produce choices while officials work to identify the source. Energy & Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order for Missouri and 16 other states to reduce blackout risk during extreme heat, allowing the grid operator to dispatch backup power if needed. Local Government & Water: Proposed data centers in Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis counties are drawing intense debate from voters over water use, energy demand, environmental impact and public input. State Policy: Missouri’s Public Service Commission set an intervention deadline of Aug. 14 for Evergy Missouri Metro’s fuel and purchased power adjustment request. Economy & Trade: With Trump’s Canada tariff talk back in the spotlight, Missouri’s heavy export ties to Canada—and the manufacturing supply chains behind them—are in focus. Community Spotlight: A Kansas profile highlights how Sabetha’s Apostolic Christian Home is rooted in long-term community service.
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