AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLegal Fight Over College Costs: The U.S. DOJ sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island to block in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, arguing the policies unlawfully discriminate against U.S. citizens and conflict with federal law. Household Budget Pressure: Primerica’s Household Budget Index put May purchasing power at 98.3%, with gas prices still the biggest drag even as wage growth ticked up. Kansas Business & Community: Arkansas City’s Etzanoa Immersion Center is drawing attention to the Wichita Tribe’s ancient settlement history, with a new immersion site and visitor access. Local World Cup Economy: Downtown Lawrence’s The Granada will host additional free World Cup watch parties for the U.S. and Algeria, aiming to keep local momentum as matches continue. Data Center Deal: Cogent Communications closed the sale of 10 data centers for $225 million, including a Kansas City facility, as investors keep building digital infrastructure. Energy & Input Costs: Trump temporarily suspended 16–17% duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer to protect U.S. food supply and lower farm input costs.
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