AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoTax Policy: Missouri voters soundly rejected a constitutional amendment to end the state income tax, 17% for and 83% against—an outcome that underscores how hard it is to sell broad tax changes without a clear funding plan for core services. Local Economy & Services: Missouri State University has pulled its Starship delivery robots from campus after the operator ended the program, leaving students who relied on the service disappointed. Nonprofit & Community Building: Faithworks, a new Christian Appalachian Project venture, is repurposing a facility near Dunnville to help dozens of nonprofits coordinate support across Casey County and surrounding areas. Public Finance & Sports: Kansas City officials have begun talks on a proposed downtown Royals ballpark backed by $1.4 billion in public funds, with critics warning the bill reaches taxpayers statewide. Consumer & Legal: A federal court approved a $700 million multistate antitrust settlement over Google’s Android app distribution and in-app payments, with refunds expected to flow to affected consumers. Housing Snapshot: HUD data shows shifting public housing counts across Missouri cities, including major changes in places like Joplin and ongoing stability in others. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports show midgrade and E85 prices varying by county, with some of the lowest midgrade figures in the $3.85–$4.04 range in select areas.
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