AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMissouri Tax & Budget: The 2026 session ended with a GOP push to put income-tax repeal on the August ballot, asking voters to phase out the state income tax by 2032 while allowing capped taxes to rise if needed. SNAP Rules: Missouri plans to restrict SNAP purchases of candy, sugary drinks and prepared desserts starting Oct. 1, but grocers say key details still aren’t clear. Corporate & Jobs: General Mills is issuing final WARN notices for its St. Charles plant closure, with layoffs expected around June 30. Health Insurance Earnings: Highmark Health reported $8.3B revenue and $216M operating income for Q1 2026, citing a turnaround at Highmark Health Plans. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Missouri’s penny supply is improving after the Fed resumed ordering, and lawmakers are weighing a bill to let businesses round cash purchases when exact change is unavailable. Agriculture Stress: Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high in April as costs and fuel pressures squeeze producers. Business & Growth Watch: Tyson Foods named Jeff Schomburger as CEO effective Oct. 4, signaling a new leadership chapter. Data Center Debate: Ozark County commissioners discussed AI data center concerns and said they’re tracking state-level talks ahead of a June 17 meeting.
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