AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFed Watch: Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said the central bank’s choice is between staying patient and holding rates steady or raising rates to tamp down inflation that’s crept into the “three and a half percent” range. State Appointments: Gov. Laura Kelly announced 25 appointments across Kansas boards and commissions, including roles tied to sentencing policy, services for Kansans who are deaf or hard of hearing, and the Agricultural Remediation Board. Potash Logistics: BHP secured rail agreements with CN and CPKC to move potash from its Jansen Mine to Vancouver for global export, using a dual-rail model aimed at boosting reliability as production ramps up. Kansas Infrastructure Snapshot: A national roadway-condition analysis put Kansas at 2.8% of major roads in poor condition—the best in the U.S.—while several states reported much higher shares. Local Business & Growth: Osawatomie Mayor Nick Hampson said he’s now speaking publicly about a major data center proposal, describing it as “moving forward” toward negotiations over benefits and mitigation. Sports (Kansas City): The Chiefs are reportedly hosting free-agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed for a visit, setting up a possible reunion with a former starter. Roads & Fuel: GasBuddy reports the lowest E15 price in Leavenworth County at $3.67 per gallon for the week ending May 30.
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