AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Health Crisis: A new report finds fewer than half of U.S. rural hospitals still offer labor and delivery, and since 2020, 139 have stopped delivering babies—leaving “maternity care deserts” where no hospital or birth center provides obstetric care and no obstetric clinicians are available. Climate Watch: NOAA and other forecasters say a strengthening “super” El Niño could bring a warmer-than-average fall across much of the U.S., with Missouri and nearby states in a higher-heat risk zone. Water & Cleanup: Residents near a deactivated Cold War missile site in western Iowa are questioning slow progress on groundwater cleanup tied to TCE, with health concerns driving frustration over timelines. Pollinator & Land Stewardship: Missouri conservation updates include dove hunting regulation changes, while regional groups are also pushing prescribed burns and native-plant management to support healthier grasslands. Local Education & Access: Missouri DNR partners are rolling out Home Energy Rebates, aiming to cut costs for households while improving energy efficiency.
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