AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Pushback in Jefferson City: About 100 protesters rallied at the Capitol as local officials met for a closed-door Local Government Data Center Summit, with critics warning about water use, noise, health risks, farmland impacts, and lack of transparency. Roundup Accountability Fight: A federal judge rejected efforts to derail Bayer’s proposed $7.25B Roundup settlement, sending it back to Missouri state court for approval steps. Offshore Wind Reversal: The Trump administration agreed to pay $765M to cancel four offshore wind leases, redirecting money toward natural gas and geothermal. Energy Rebates Contracting: Missouri DNR sought a contractor to run Home Energy Rebates programs funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. Wastewater Funding: Missouri awarded $7.3M to Iberia for wastewater upgrades, including loans and grants through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Critical Minerals Planning: DNR and partners selected a firm to develop a Missouri Critical Minerals Plan aimed at boosting domestic supply while protecting health and the environment.
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