AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy: Montana regulators approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger, clearing its last state hurdle. The combined utility would serve Kansas and seven other states; the companies say they have no immediate plans for rate increases or job cuts. Kansas Agriculture: Wheat crops are getting new defenses against Hessian fly, a pest that threatens yields. The state also unveiled “From The Land of Kansas” gift boxes featuring products from Kansas businesses. Logistics: Holiday orders from Amazon may begin their journey at the company’s KCK operations, underscoring the area’s role in e-commerce fulfillment. Local Industry: Fuller Industries has ended production in Great Bend, and a workforce center is offering information to affected employees. Meanwhile, a proposed data center in Tonganoxie faces vocal opposition as communities weigh the costs and impacts of such projects.
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