AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRural Community Development: St. Luke’s Episcopal’s New Neighbors Coalition in Kansas was selected for the Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative 2026 cohort, joining 17 rural organizations nationwide and gearing up for Welcoming Week after meeting peers in Emporia. State Policy & Civil Rights: Kansas has moved to revoke transgender people’s state IDs and tighten bathroom rules under a Feb. 26 law that invalidates documents when gender markers don’t match sex assigned at birth, with no grace period and potential penalties. Kansas Economy & Costs: GasBuddy reports diesel prices in Butler County hit a low of $4.19 per gallon for the week ending June 27, with Kansas diesel averaging $4.47. Energy & Resilience: A major heat wave pushed power demand on the PJM grid to a record level, underscoring how extreme weather is stressing the system from Kansas to the East. Business & Community Events: Kansas City’s Art on Walnut returns Sundays at the River Market, featuring 33 local artists and free admission. Sports Business: MLB’s All-Star Game rosters include Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha, while the Kansas City area also keeps an eye on the World Cup’s knockout schedule and local fan activity.
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