AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLead Cleanup: A pilot sediment trap on Jefferson County’s Big River may help contain lead pollution from Missouri’s Old Lead Belt. EPA, Army Corps and state officials say contaminated sediment can be collected and remediated. State Politics: Democrats broke Republican supermajorities in both chambers, and Fred Wellman defeated longtime Rep. Ann Wagner. Voters also approved Amendment 6, making it harder for lawmakers to change citizen-led initiatives. Jobs and Business: Conagra plans to close its Macon plant, eliminating more than 400 jobs. New hemp restrictions have also taken effect, prompting Missouri retailers to pull products and some businesses to close. Travel and Sports: Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted teams’ travel ahead of the weekend; Missouri had arrived before the stoppage for today’s game at top-ranked Georgia.
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