AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Local Impacts: Residents packed De Soto’s city council meeting to oppose two proposed data center developments, citing pressure on water and energy and pollution concerns. Local Governance: Dickinson County officials heard Kansas is “late” to the data center boom, with state leaders saying they’re often among the last to learn about early plans. Public Health & Water Safety: Russell County Rural Water District #4 issued a boil water advisory after a loss of pressure from a leak, warning customers to boil water and follow sanitation steps until further notice. Invasive Species Threat: Kansas is continuing its response planning after New World screwworm was confirmed in a Texas calf; officials say there’s no confirmed case in Kansas yet but are updating veterinarians and livestock owners about possible movement restrictions. Air Quality & Waste Concerns: Galena residents are pushing back on a landfill they say is producing hydrogen sulfide and smoke from a smoldering area, raising health and property-value worries. Heat & Livestock: K-State shared practical guidance for managing cattle heat stress, emphasizing monitoring conditions and animal comfort during hot, humid stretches.
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