AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKansas Economy & Policy: Kansas ended July 2026 with total tax collections of $718.9 million, 3.5% above estimate, with individual income tax up and corporate income tax coming in below plan. Transportation Security: The U.S. Senate confirmed David Cummins, a Serco executive, to lead the TSA as the Trump administration pushes private screening at smaller airports—Kansas City is among airports already using private screeners. Agriculture & Food Aid: A Farm Bill proposal stalled in the Senate Agriculture Committee over SNAP cost-sharing tied to error rates, leaving Kansas farm leaders watching whether a deal can move this year. Kansas Business & Growth: A Kansas City Housing Trust Fund board meeting heard developer pitches for more affordable projects, while decisions were deferred to August. Local Housing Risk: A Kansas City homeowner warned others about a potential real estate scam involving an “invalid contract” and a name tied to prior fake eviction paperwork. Energy & Industry: Fort Scott’s Sekan Printing is now running a large solar-plus-battery system to cut peak demand charges, a sign more Kansas manufacturers are pairing storage with solar. Sports & Local Economy: The Kansas City steakhouse trademark fight involving Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce continues, with 1587 Sneakers accusing them of trying to distance themselves from the brand.
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