AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKansas Broadband & Local Tech: Nowata City Commissioners heard a proposal from IdeaTek for a fiber-optic internet build through city limits, with no vote taken but talks set to continue. Freight & Agriculture: CPKC set new grain-hauling records in September and the third quarter across Canada and the U.S., underscoring steady demand for rail logistics tied to Kansas-area farming. Energy Policy & Farm Costs: Trump signed an executive order easing limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel, aiming to cut fuel pressure on agriculture and broader prices—though analysts warn the impact may be limited by state rules and supply. Property Tax Education: IAAO launched a new consumer site, whypropertytaxesmatter.org, to explain how property taxes connect to local services like schools, roads, and public safety. Kansas Construction & Infrastructure: Construction is underway on a new VA clinic in Junction City, while Lawrence businesses report impacts from a KDOT project extension. Local Government: Russell County commissioners approved consolidating the Noxious Weed Department office to save costs and advanced landfill concrete fees starting Jan. 1, 2027. Entertainment & Media Business: UTA signed Foolish Club Studios, the Kansas City Chiefs’ entertainment arm, expanding its film/TV reach.
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