AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMissouri Education: Gov. Mike Kehoe named Jordan Bradberry (Kansas City) and Robbie Myers (Poplar Bluff) to the Missouri State Board of Education, filling seats tied to the 4th and 8th congressional districts, as Mary Schrag stepped down as board president. State Taxes: A Cole County judge cleared Amendment 5 for the Aug. 4 ballot, keeping alive Missouri’s push to phase out the income tax and replace it with expanded sales taxes—while a Delaware-linked nonprofit and other groups are pouring money into the campaign. Congress & College Sports: Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt is co-authoring the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, aiming to rein in NIL and transfer-portal chaos, as the SEC and Big Ten oppose parts of the plan. Public Safety & Courts: A Kansas City man tied to the “Red Legs” group faces federal charges over alleged homemade explosive devices and talk of attacks on ICE and DHS. Local Governance: Jackson voters will decide in August on a proposed 5% hotel and tourism tax to fund tourism promotion. Energy & Infrastructure: Ameren broke ground on the Big Hollow Energy Center, a $900 million natural gas generation and battery storage project. World Cup Watch: The DEA is warning Kansas City-area crowds could create opportunities for drug trafficking during the 2026 World Cup. Data Centers: An AI data center plan in Kansas City’s Northland withdrew its Port KC bond application after community backlash.
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