AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower Grid Watch: The U.S. Department of Energy says 17 states, including Missouri, face blackout risk from extreme heat, and it’s authorizing backup power plants to kick in if the grid gets overwhelmed. Local Leadership: Missouri residents can apply for the 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy (online or in-person in St. Louis), a 10-week program that helps neighbors plan projects and build community skills. Missouri Politics: State Sen. George F. Lang voted yea on HB433, updating amusement ride regulations, while Missouri Republicans threaten to cut library funding over a “rainbow story time” event. Food Safety: Investigators in Missouri and Kansas are working backward through a sprawling produce supply chain to track cyclospora illnesses. Agriculture & Training: Missouri’s Beef Industry Council and MU Extension are offering free Beef Quality Assurance training Aug. 12 in Doniphan, with certification available. Business & Growth: Copeland is in exclusive talks to buy Dickson, aiming to expand cold-chain monitoring for healthcare and life sciences. Community Notes: A surge in Amish population growth is reshaping rural Missouri, according to reporting.
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