AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat and inequality: A Missouri story puts a spotlight on how heat kills hardest when people lose power or can’t afford cooling—one St. Ann resident died after a shutoff left her trapped in a heat dome, and a Dallas mail carrier collapsed while delivering in an older USPS truck without A/C. Local governance and infrastructure: Missouri lawmakers are weighing new rules for large data centers as residents and some officials question tax breaks, transparency, utility costs, and water use—debate is already spilling into GOP primaries along the I-70 corridor. Budget pressure: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Missouri’s FY2027 budget while transit backers warn restored funding still leaves state support far below past levels, threatening rides for seniors, people with disabilities, and rural communities. Ag and environment: Researchers report a newly discovered soybean nodulation mechanism that could boost yields and improve resilience—potentially reducing pressure on soils and inputs. Wildlife management: Missouri’s MDC and NDA are inviting landowners to a free July 28 webinar on deer hunting programs and venison donation. Pesticide policy: The Supreme Court reinforced EPA’s primary role in pesticide labeling, strengthening preemption defenses in Monsanto v. Durnell.
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