AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMissouri Tax Showdown: Gov. Mike Kehoe has put four constitutional amendments on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, including a plan to let lawmakers expand sales taxes to phase out the state income tax and a higher bar for citizen-led ballot measures. Consumer Protection: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway says a Jefferson County contractor, JK Exteriors, allegedly defrauded tornado victims out of $130,000, with a warrant sought for the owner. Local Government Watch: A new Kansas City audit flags financial mismanagement at the Parks and Recreation Department, including fee collection and contract monitoring problems. Big Tech in Rural Missouri: Google’s $15B data center push is already drawing both excitement and worry in New Florence, where residents say pre-construction work is changing the feel of town. Health Care Access: A new survey finds prior-authorization hassles are delaying medication for many patients, adding stress and uncertainty. Memorial Day Context: AAA expects record travel over the holiday weekend as gas prices stay near four-year highs.
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