AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMissouri Budget: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Missouri’s $50.7 billion FY2027 budget into law, approving about $49.8 billion after vetoes and issuing 65 vetoes plus 78 spending restrictions, including keeping a $15 million Jefferson City parking garage appropriation alive. Local Government & Public Safety: Columbia’s new pedestrian safety rules start Wednesday, limiting how long people can stand on narrow medians and restricting interactions between pedestrians and drivers; critics say it targets people experiencing homelessness. State Oversight: A Missouri state audit found widespread financial and internal-control problems in Wright County government, including jail-expansion mismanagement and improper handling of funds. Courts & Corruption: A former St. Louis building inspector pleaded guilty to a $1.64 million wire fraud scheme tied to city property rehabilitation programs. Agriculture & Food Prices: Egg producers are grappling with a sharp price crash, while a proposed DOJ settlement in an alleged egg price-fixing case includes donations and payments from major producers. Business: First Midwest acquired Two Rivers Financial Group; Delta Dental of Missouri invested more than $1.8 million in 2025 oral-health efforts.
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