AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Health: A Missouri worker’s story highlights how engineered-stone countertop fabrication can expose workers to deadly silicosis, with symptoms that can progress to lung transplant needs. Local Business Impact: Joplin businesses say MoDOT’s Seventh Street construction is blocking access and confusing customers, with at least one nearby restaurant forced to close temporarily. Energy Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to reduce blackout risk during extreme heat, covering Missouri and 16 other states. Data Center Debate: In the Missouri primary spotlight, Franklin/Jefferson/St. Louis County residents and voters are pushing for more public input and stronger scrutiny of water and environmental impacts from proposed data centers. Agriculture & Food Supply: A proposed fertilizer storage tank in Cassville is drawing odor and property-value concerns as DNR reviews the permit. Road & Construction Updates: MoDOT scheduled multiple northwest Missouri projects for Aug. 3-9, including resurfacing, culvert work, and intersection improvements. STEM Workforce Pipeline: Burns & McDonnell hosted hands-on STEM workshops for regional elementary teachers, aiming to bring classroom-ready engineering challenges back to students. Public Finance: A Cole County judge is set to rule soon on a lawsuit challenging Missouri property tax caps tied to stadium funding.
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