AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Moratoriums: Kansas is part of a fast-growing national fight over AI data centers, with candidates in multiple states backing temporary construction pauses over concerns about water use, power-grid strain, and community impacts. Water Safety: A boil water advisory for Valley Falls remains in effect after a water main break caused pressure loss and raised concerns about chlorine residuals. Blue-Green Algae: Pony Creek Lake near Sabetha was added to KDHE/KDWP’s “warning” list for blue-green algae, with more testing scheduled and officials urging people to avoid contact and keep pets away. Rural Input at EPA: Kansas wheat farmer Chris Tanner was named to the EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee, bringing rural environmental issues to the federal policy table. Electric Rates: Kansas regulators approved base rate increases for Empire District Electric, pushing average residential bills up about $28 per month over two years. Wildlife & Gardens: Kansas State wildlife experts recommend electric fencing to protect sweet corn from rising raccoon damage.
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