AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBack-to-school budget relief: Missouri’s annual tax-free weekend is underway through Sunday, cutting sales tax on qualifying school supplies, clothing, and electronics—while local groups like Kansas City’s High Aspirations push backpacks as prices keep climbing. Sports betting and state revenue: Despite a World Cup-driven wagering bump, Missouri’s taxable revenue dipped in June, with the state still funneling early sports-betting transfers into the Sports Wagering Education Fund. Local government and ballot fights: A Jefferson City rally backed the “Respect Missouri Voters” amendment after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected it, setting up another court fight over how Missouri can protect voter-approved initiatives. Infrastructure and utilities: MoDOT is moving ahead with major I-44 improvements, and the Missouri Public Service Commission scheduled an in-person hearing on Ameren Missouri’s renewable generation and battery storage request. Public safety and history: Kansas City’s Public Library is digitizing historic fire department log books from the 1890s, while a teen in the St. Louis area faces murder charges after a random clown-costume stabbing. Business moves: Simmons Foods promoted its pet division president to chief commercial officer, and Missouri S&T’s research team is leading a $450,000 MoDOT study to improve prestressed concrete bridge girder design.
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