AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoad Work & Safety: MoDOT says widening/resurfacing is set to start Aug. 17 on Missouri Route 47 near Hawk Point, with one lane maintained and short closures later in August. Local Government: Jefferson County will hold a public hearing Aug. 24 on its five-year capital and strategic plan for 2027-2031. Taxes & Shopping: Missouri and Illinois kick off back-to-school sales tax holidays this weekend, with Missouri exempting qualifying clothing (up to $100/item), school supplies (up to $50), and certain computers/peripherals. Elections & Courts: Missouri’s secretary of state is sued over rejecting a citizen amendment petition, setting up another fight over ballot access and Missouri’s new congressional map. Business & Growth: Meridian Waste expands northeast Missouri operations by acquiring Sutton Disposal Service assets. Transit & Tech: Indra Group will showcase next-generation transit ticketing solutions in St. Louis at APTAtech 2026. Community & Culture: The State Historical Society of Missouri is accepting local history grant applications up to $1,000 (max $15,000 total) through Sept. 15. Public Health: Missouri officials continue to track cyclosporiasis linked to lettuce as the outbreak spreads and guidance evolves.
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