AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSports Labor Watch: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says owners’ salary cap proposal could trigger another 1994-style work stoppage, arguing the post-2003 luxury tax system isn’t fixing competitive balance. Higher Ed Policy: The Kansas Board of Regents is weighing a shift to accelerated bachelor’s degrees in three years (90 credits), aiming to cut cost and time—while experts warn employers may treat them differently by field. State Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly and KDOT announced $40.5M for 31 local bridge projects statewide, including Russell and Rush counties, with matching funds pushing total value near $44.5M. Local Government & Safety: Overland Park marked completion of a Southwest Boulevard “road diet” to improve safety and crossings, while Leawood launched a Safe Streets plan funded by a federal grant after a fatal e-scooter crash. Business & Growth: Kansas City-area restaurants near Sporting KC’s training facility are gearing up for World Cup traffic, staffing up for visiting fans. Tech Investment: Kansas City-based BoreDM secured private equity funding to expand its cloud platform for geotechnical data management.
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