AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Backlash: More than 100 people rallied in the Missouri Capitol rotunda for a statewide moratorium on new data centers, citing noise, utility strain, and ignored local concerns, then marched to the Governor’s Mansion. Energy Cost Fight: The U.S. House advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act to push large data centers to cover the incremental power and grid upgrade costs they drive, while the Senate stalled a similar push. CAFO Expansion Concerns: A Butterball-linked turkey operation in Bronaugh is seeking approval to expand to over 267,000 birds, moving it into a higher CAFO class and raising worries about odor and environmental impacts. Wildlife & Water Cleanup: UMKC students joined a Kansas River cleanup with Friends of the Kaw to remove trash that can affect drinking water and wildlife. Public Health Alert: Jackson County reported a measles exposure tied to an Amtrak trip, exposing 250+ people and underscoring low vaccination coverage. Climate Action Locally: Mid-Missouri Peaceworks held a Walk for the Climate urging action as extreme weather accelerates. Ag Resilience: MU Extension highlighted how soil testing and cover crops helped an Ozarks hay producer recover after drought-driven yield drops.
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