AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFire Safety Funding Delay: Columbia Fire Department’s new aerial ladder truck is on order, but the city expects to wait about three years—about $2.2 million—because the replacement can’t arrive fast enough to keep older Ladder Truck 7 reliable. Data Centers vs. Communities: In rural Missouri, Google is preparing to outline commitments for “Project Spade” near I-70, while residents in other counties keep pushing back over water, power, and local impacts—plus a broader national revolt against AI data centers is still building. Local Health Access: A community buyout is backing Missouri’s only Black-owned pharmacy, GreaterHealth Pharmacy and Wellness, aiming to keep care available in a “pharmacy desert.” World Cup Reality Check: Kansas City and Lawrence leaders are adjusting expectations as hotel bookings lag behind early hype for the 2026 tournament. Energy Policy: Missouri DNR’s Division of Energy holds a public energy forum May 18 in Jefferson City, with updates to the State Energy Plan and time for comments.
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