AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Insurance Rates: Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance released preliminary 2027 premiums for individual and small-group plans, with public comments open through Aug. 31 and final rates due by Oct. 31. Election Prep (Local): With Missouri’s Aug. 4 primary days away, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller expects about 30% turnout and says more than 4,000 absentee ballots are already in; polls run 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Ballot Rules (Neighboring State): Kansas Supreme Court rejected efforts to tighten the mail-ballot deadline, keeping the older standard that ballots mailed by Election Day count if received within three days. Missouri Ballot Fight: A major push is underway to change how Missouri citizen initiatives qualify—Amendment 4 would require approval across all eight congressional districts, raising the bar far above a statewide majority. Energy & Growth: Evergy’s proposed Emporia solar project is moving forward while Lyon County pauses new solar applications to review zoning. Courts & Policy: Missouri’s courts leadership will be represented nationally, with Missouri State Courts Administrator Kathy S. Lloyd elected to lead COSCA.
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