AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoCOVID-Era Fraud Crackdown: Vice President JD Vance says about 870,000 people suspected of stealing from Paycheck Protection Program small-business funds will be barred from future federal loans, after a “Heartland fraud surge” led to 160+ cases and about $245 million in intended losses. Privacy vs. Surveillance: Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is widening his probe of AI-assisted camera networks, sending letters to Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada demanding details on data collection and retention. Healthcare Costs: The White House says Obamacare “user fee” overcharges will be refunded with $500 payments to nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including Missouri. Farm Safety: With harvest nearing, University of Missouri Extension warns about grain bin entrapment risks and urges farmers to review safety plans and never enter bins alone. Agriculture Costs: Diesel prices hit record highs as farmers gear up to harvest corn and soybeans, squeezing already tight budgets. Local Business/Jobs: Tavoron announced it’s buying St. Louis-area automation firm Power Motion to expand robotics and machine-vision services across the Midwest. Sports & Community: Chiefs vs. Broncos returns to primetime with both quarterbacks healthy, while UMKC researchers are using a near-silent chamber to advance wireless tech.
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