AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMissouri Primary Push: Ballot measure and state Senate spending is surging ahead of the Aug. 4 vote, with Amendment 5 leading the way as campaigns pour tens of millions into ads and mail. Constitutional Debate: Multiple stories and opinion pieces zero in on Amendment 5’s plan to phase out the state income tax while expanding taxes on goods and services, with critics warning it could weaken voter protections tied to the Hancock Amendment. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in a meth conspiracy case, while a Tipton Correctional Center wrongful-death lawsuit ended with a jury ruling against the inmate’s family. Health & Work: Missouri hospitals report lower vacancy rates but higher staff turnover, and Mizzou researchers unveiled a purple corn-based alternative to artificial food dyes. Environment & Agriculture: USDA is putting $35 million toward feral swine control, and a new agroforestry project is inviting Missouri-area farmers to apply for incentives and technical help. Local Life: Jefferson City’s job center is reopening at First Christian Church, and MR340 paddlers are stopping at the city’s Noren River Access.
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