AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers vs. Rural Missouri: Protesters packed the Capitol Rotunda as anti–data center advocates demanded transparency on water, health, farmland, and wildlife impacts, after a closed summit for local officials. AI + Privacy on Transit: Kansas City is moving toward facial recognition on public buses, sparking a fresh debate over safety benefits versus privacy costs. Education Leadership Moves: Garrett-Keyser-Butler hired Michael Reyes as assistant principal at J.E. Ober Elementary, while Carthage R-9 boosted base pay for teachers to $45,000. Public Safety in Columbia: Columbia and partners launched a downtown safety ambassador program with extra nighttime “set of eyes” and streetlight checks. Faith & Sports Clash: Missouri officials and Sen. Josh Hawley pressed MLB after warnings to Giants players over Bible verses on Pride Night caps, escalating a national culture fight. Community Culture: Juneteenth celebrations continue across the region, including a long-running Pomona event tied to Kansas City roots. Tragedy in the Sky: Missouri’s deadly skydiving plane crash killed 12, including veteran instructor Jennifer Sharp and North Kansas City music teacher Dave Hershberger.
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