AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInfrastructure Funding: Gov. Laura Kelly says 18 Kansas communities landed more than $13.7M for airport and energy grid resilience projects, including $10.1M from the federal IIJA plus state matching dollars. Local Government: Abilene city leaders discussed proposed stormwater drainage rate changes tied to a Kansas Municipal Utilities report. Community Grants: United Way of Central Kansas awarded $2,600 in May Impact Grants to five Barton County nonprofits supporting youth, financial security, and STEM learning. Public Safety & Health: Kansas City hospitals say they’re ready for World Cup-related international patients, but want visitors to understand the U.S. healthcare system and costs. Energy & Jobs: Dickinson County planners are set to discuss data center concerns, with residents focused on power and water impacts. Severe Weather Help: Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt urged Barton County residents to contact the state Department of Insurance for storm-related claim help. Aviation: Frontier Airlines announced 38 new routes launching in July. Business Deal: Yum! Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B—LongRange Capital buys most operations, while Yum China buys mainland China—signaling a major shakeup for the Wichita-born brand. Clean Energy: Boot Hill Solar (150 MW) reached commercial operation in Ford County, feeding power to Sunflower Electric under a long-term deal.
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