AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Safety: A Pittsburg officer-involved shooting outside the Pittsburg Public Library ended with a man’s death after a struggle; the Kansas Bureau of Investigation took over and the officer was placed on administrative leave. Infrastructure Funding: Gov. Laura Kelly and KDOT announced $40.5M for 31 local bridge projects, including Russell and Rush counties, with matching funds pushing total project value near $44.5M. EV Charging Expansion: Rolling Hills Zoo near Salina opened new Level 2 EV chargers funded through KDOT’s Community Chargers Pilot Program. Local Roads & Streets: Leawood launched “Safe Streets Leawood,” a grant-funded plan to cut crashes for drivers, walkers, and e-scooter riders. Kansas Education Policy: The Kansas Board of Regents is weighing a three-year bachelor’s degree option (90 credits) that could reduce cost and debt but raises employer and industry concerns. Tech & Data Centers: Emporia residents packed a city commission meeting to oppose a proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus, citing water, power, noise, property values, and transparency questions. Business/Legal: Kansas City-based BoreDM secured investment to expand its geotechnical data platform, while a separate inmate debit-fee lawsuit saw another attempt to decertify a class.
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