AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGreat Lakes & Environment: Construction has started on the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project near Joliet, Illinois, aimed at stopping invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes. Kansas Courts & Consumer Protection: A Hays contractor, Timberline Construction, is suing three people for defamation tied to claims he was linked to a defunct remodeling firm found liable in a Kansas Attorney General fraud case. Health Policy & Legal Pressure: Federal lawsuits allege CVS and its PBM affiliates concealed about $250 million in diverted 340B reimbursements from 2020 to 2025; complaints were filed in multiple states including Kansas. Kansas Economy & Agriculture: USDA forecasts Kansas wheat production down 21% from 2025, with farmers citing drought, extreme heat, and higher costs. Local Government: Lawrence city commissioners will consider buying the former Journal World printing press building for a $2.1 million city hall annex. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Topeka police say they’ll monitor local traffic as I-70 fully closes for the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project, with concerns about early congestion and accidents. Community & Civic Life: The Dole Institute at KU announced summer programming for America’s 250th anniversary, including a June 9 Kansas history event.
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