AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Politics: Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins told a group suing him over a proposed ballot measure to “bring it on,” as the lawsuit challenges his refusal to certify the Respect Missouri Voters Amendment and also targets his stance on a referendum tied to the new congressional map. Elections: In Joplin-area politics, Thomas Ross won the GOP nomination for Missouri House District 161, with final certification eliminating the possibility of a recount. Public Safety/Transportation: A new Missouri law will let the Highway Commission raise speed limits up to 75 mph on select interstates starting Aug. 28, though construction zones and posted limits still matter. Courts/Accountability: Jackson County interim executive Phil LeVota faces five federal bribery counts tied to a six-figure job offer during the 2026 race, continuing a string of legal troubles for county leadership. Health: Foodborne illness alerts keep piling up, with Missouri tied to the expanding cyclosporiasis outbreak and a separate salmonella outbreak linked to recalled jalapeños. Utilities/Energy: The Missouri Public Service Commission scheduled an additional public hearing on Aug. 26 for Ameren Missouri’s CCN request covering renewable generation and battery storage. Road Work: MoDOT maintenance and resurfacing plans are set across the Kansas City region and northwest Missouri, including I-35 resurfacing starting Aug. 17.
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