AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKansas Politics: Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog jumped into the Democratic race for governor, filing just hours before the deadline and naming Fredonia physician Jennifer Bacani McKenney as running mate, positioning himself as an outsider to a “dysfunctional Legislature.” Gubernatorial GOP Shakeup: Former Gov. Jeff Colyer dropped out of the Republican governor nomination fight after President Donald Trump endorsed Senate President Ty Masterson. FTC & Farm Inputs: Kansas corn leaders welcomed the FTC’s fertilizer pricing investigation, saying farmers are facing a “generational input crisis” as input costs surge and market concentration concerns grow. Kansas Agriculture Watch: Crop conditions get their first look in the season’s progress report, with eastern Kansas seeing some rain while animal health worries rise after a new screwworm case near the border. Health Insurance Costs: A KFF report highlights how expiring enhanced ACA premium tax credits are pushing some Kansans and other Americans toward cheaper plans that may not meet comprehensive coverage standards. Local Business & Community: United Way of Central Kansas opened ticket sales for “Keys for Change” in Great Bend, with proceeds supporting local youth and family programs. Sports Business: The Rams’ blockbuster trade for Browns star Myles Garrett sent a ripple through NFL betting and team-building plans.
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