AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Schools & Budgets: Kirkwood says it’s in “great shape” financially even as state funding deficits loom, while Webster Groves faces a roughly $5 million gap and is asking families to help choose between a tax ask or program cuts. Labor & Public Safety: Webster Groves and its police union ratified a new multi-year CBA, aiming to keep pay and benefits competitive through 2028. City Hall Watch: Webster Groves also marked the end of a long negotiation with a police contract built to protect the city’s finances. Community & Culture: Kirkwood is set to recognize Missouri River Runner Day after state bills cleared to honor the Amtrak line. Health & Policy: Missouri’s “Healthy SNAP” plan would remove coverage for items like candy and soda starting in October, drawing pushback from recipients. Public Safety/Crime: A hit-and-run in Blue Springs killed a 20-year-old pedestrian early Sunday. Sports: The Royals beat the Mariners 8-6, and NCAA baseball regional host sites were announced ahead of Monday’s full bracket reveal.
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