AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMissouri Banking & Community Finance: Southern Bancorp says it plans to change its name to Uplift Bank, keeping its CDFI mission while expanding access to financial opportunity through its 66 locations. Food & Consumer Safety: A nationwide recall hits certain Utz Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips after a seasoning ingredient tied to dry milk powder raised salmonella concerns; the FDA classifies it as Class I. Regulatory & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court reinforced EPA’s primary role in pesticide labeling in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, limiting some state failure-to-warn lawsuits tied to Roundup/glyphosate. Local Economy & Housing: A new study finds the affordable housing gap is so large it could take centuries to close in many major metros, with St. Louis among the worst cases. Disaster Relief: FEMA public assistance was approved for five mid-Missouri counties after April tornado damage, with recovery costs topping $36 million. Business Spotlight: BBB Midwest Plains named Riekes Equipment a 2026 Torch Award for Ethics winner. Public Safety & Local Rules: Columbia’s fireworks season starts now, but city limits restrict most fireworks within city limits except sparklers, with permits only for special displays.
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