AGP Executive Report

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Data Center Backlash: Neighbors in Pacific and beyond are turning skepticism into activism as hyperscale data center plans spread, with residents packing city meetings and demanding answers about impacts on land, power, and community change. Medicaid & Pre-K Pressure: Missouri’s Medicaid expansion rules are tightening with more frequent eligibility checks, raising fears of more coverage losses, while state funding cuts are straining pre-K and child care supports. Child Safety Law: Missouri’s new child predator law is now in effect, expanding grooming/enticing charges and sextortion penalties with prison terms up to 30 years. Flock Surveillance Fight: The debate over AI-powered license plate cameras keeps heating up, with lawmakers and communities pushing back over privacy and data use. Local Recognition: Owensboro student Kassi Hirt earns national Civil Air Patrol Cadet NCO of the Year honors after leadership and service across thousands of cadets. Sports Tragedy: Liberty’s MicahJo Barnett dies after collapsing minutes after scoring in William Jewell’s season opener, prompting renewed athlete-safety questions. Culture & Film: Venice Film Festival buzz builds with Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.

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Aug. 18, 2026

MSF leader Dr. Ray Ochs to retire after 50 years in rider education

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Aug. 13, 2026

First Baptist Church Fulton names Charlie Moulton senior pastor

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Aug. 7, 2026

Deanna Finch recognized for leadership in Missouri early childhood systems

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Jul. 21, 2026

Missouri names Missouri Military Academy the state’s official military academy

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How data centers converted neighbors into activists, from cities to farms

How data centers converted neighbors into activists, from cities to farms

Missouri’s new child predator law is now in effect — with prison terms up to 30 years

Missouri’s new child predator law is now in effect — with prison terms up to 30 years

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Why Michigan church leader says he should be released in forced labor, money laundering case


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Aug. 28, 2026

MDHEWD welcomes ServMO, strengthening pathways from community service to education and employment for Missourians

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

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Aug. 28, 2026

The Resource Center, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Local Insurance and Education-Driven Financial Guidance

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Aug. 26, 2026

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Aug. 27, 2026

Report from Auditor Fitzpatrick finds ineffective leadership in the St. Louis Public Schools has eroded public trust and fostered a culture that lacks accountability

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