AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBig Tech, Big Power Debate: Google just announced a $15 billion data center in Montgomery County (New Florence), promising 2,300 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles, while also pledging to cover 100% of power costs and related infrastructure under a 2025 Missouri law—though locals are already raising concerns about water, energy, and grid strain after an Amazon project drew backlash. Consumer Protection: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway filed suit against CoinFlip, accusing the crypto ATM operator of enabling scams targeting seniors and veterans, seeking to shut it down and collect up to $1.826 million in penalties plus restitution. Local Government: Columbia held meet-and-greets for its communications director finalists as the city tries to fix a “fragmented” outreach setup. Public Safety & Crime: Two people were charged after an armed robbery at a Carthage Aldi’s. Sports: LSU’s season ended with a 3-1 SEC Tournament loss to Auburn.
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