AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEPA Rollback on Coal Ash: The EPA is moving to weaken protections that keep toxic coal-ash wastewater out of U.S. waterways, a move that hits Iowa’s rivers hard—especially around the Missouri River and the Des Moines River. Local Education & Budgets: At the University of North Texas, 44 professors sought contract buyouts as the school tries to close a $45 million deficit, with some saying leadership overstepped on state rules tied to diversity programs. Missouri Energy & Water Watch: Google says it’s ready to spell out community investments for a rural Missouri data center plan near I-70, as water and environmental pushback keeps following these projects. Ozarks Conservation for Kids: Springfield Art Museum and the city launched free “Show Me Stamps” kits teaching kids to make native plant and animal prints. Weather: Kansas City faces a hot, humid weekend with low severe risk, but Monday’s storm threat is back. Missouri Outdoors: Tick-season conspiracy claims are spreading fast, but experts point to warmer winters as the real driver.
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