AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTax Policy: Missouri voters soundly rejected a constitutional amendment to end the state income tax (17% for, 83% against), a result that could shape how other states approach tax reform and property-tax limits. Sports & Talent: Murray State’s men’s basketball GM Ernie Kuyper has left for the private sector, with Rashon Burno promoted to GM. Health Tech: The FDA cleared a blood test from WashU startup C2N Diagnostics to help evaluate Alzheimer’s disease earlier, using mass spectrometry to detect amyloid-related biomarkers. Retail Payments: Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay options at select U.S. stores starting Aug. 24, with broader rollout by year-end. Local Economy: Kansas City council approved a $600M commitment toward the Royals’ downtown stadium, with details pointing to TIF and a possible 1% sales tax in a community improvement district. Infrastructure: MoDOT roadwork continues across the Kansas City region and Northwest Missouri, including lane and ramp closures tied to drainage and pavement projects. Education & Housing: A proposed Riverview Gardens charter school cleared a key sponsorship step, aiming to open in 2027.
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