AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Water Concerns: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe defended AI and data centers at a forum at Missouri S&T, arguing foreign adversaries are spreading misinformation while protesters raised alarms about water use and transparency. Local Growth Pressure: O’Fallon is considering a one-year pause on new apartment applications (for projects of five units or more) to study traffic, schools, and infrastructure. Severe Weather & Flood Risk: Tri-States residents are bracing for heavy rain that could bring flash flooding this weekend. Wildlife & Habitat: Missouri wildlife officials encouraged landowners to manage properties for better wildlife habitat, while a new study warns that releasing goldfish into lakes can trigger ecosystem collapse and biodiversity loss. Water & Infrastructure: De Soto approved a water main replacement project under budget pressure, and Springfield’s Route 66/College Street revitalization plan is moving into environmental assessment and a brownfields inventory. Accountability in Agriculture: Pesticide makers are lobbying for “liability shield” laws to block lawsuits tied to glyphosate/Roundup claims, as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to weigh whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn suits.
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