AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil & Environment: Keystone Pipeline owners agreed to pay Kansas $3 million for remediation plus $40 million in pipeline work, and more than $26.8 million in civil penalties, tied to a 2022 Mill Creek spill of about 588,000 gallons; the consent decree is open for public comment. Banking: Kansas regulators closed Small Business Bank in Lenexa after losses left it critically undercapitalized; the FDIC will act as receiver and Farmers State Bank of Oakley will assume deposits. Local Development: A Kansas City firm is seeking incentives to build a $100M-plus housing complex at KU’s West Campus “The Crossing,” proposing 341 multifamily units. Food Safety: Federal officials are investigating a cyclospora outbreak with lettuce a key focus, prompting Kansas restaurants and families to tighten produce handling and sourcing. Tech/Economy: A survey of Emporia-area stakeholders found strong support for the Flint Hills Digital Campus, with most respondents backing zoning changes tied to the project. Sports Business: Royals GM says Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo are available only for “very enticing” offers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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