AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Backlash in Missouri: Hundreds of Missourians rallied at the Capitol for a statewide moratorium on data centers, citing impacts to cropland, water use, power demands, and a lack of state oversight; the push followed community concerns tied to an Amazon project in Montgomery County, where at least one arrest was reported during the demonstrations. Local Solar Progress: Mills County’s Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for the Folsom Lake Solar Project, a large utility-scale solar and battery storage plan, clearing a key step for development. Bridge Safety & Environmental Review: St. Francois County moved ahead with plans to replace the Hayden Creek Bridge after inspectors reduced its load limit; required environmental and cultural studies are underway, with state funding covering most costs. Hazmat Cleanup on I-29: A sulfuric acid and nitroglycerin jackknife crash shut down Interstate 29 in Holt County, triggered evacuations, and brought state and cleanup crews into action. Heat and Climate Stress: A late-season heat dome is keeping temperatures in the triple digits across parts of Missouri and the South, raising flash-drought and extreme heat concerns. FEMA Disaster Funding: FEMA approved over $33 million in Missouri disaster recovery and hazard mitigation support, including major repairs for Perry County’s school district.
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