AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAmeriCorps Funding: ServMO announced 2026-2027 AmeriCorps Planning and Operational Grant recipients, aiming to boost disaster relief, education, housing and other community needs across Missouri. Housing Costs Snapshot: New figures show public housing rents in several Missouri counties in 2025—Henry ($417), Greene ($333), Cole ($295), Howell ($351), and Adair ($348)—with occupancy rates also reported. State Infrastructure: MoDOT is seeking public input (Aug. 17–31) on replacing the driving surface of the Route 19 bridge over Spring Creek in Dent County, with one-lane traffic maintained during work. Local Environment Cleanup: Kansas City, Kansas’ Douglass-Sumner neighborhood is set to receive nearly $4 million to clean up lead-contaminated vacant lots under an EPA brownfields program. Labor Politics: Missouri Jobs with Justice Action and partners are launching a $1 million grassroots push to defeat Republicans who repealed paid sick leave. Agriculture & Repair: A growing right-to-repair push is gaining momentum among farmers who want easier access to parts and repair tools for equipment. Severe Weather Alert: Another round of storms is expected to bring damaging winds, hail, and flash-flood risk across the Midwest and Plains.
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