AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMissouri Politics: In a high-stakes Democratic rematch, Rep. Wesley Bell beat former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri’s congressional primary, 59.2% to 36.9%, with analysts pointing to local demographics and the economy as bigger drivers than the campaign’s Israel/AIPAC focus. Food Safety & Retail Impact: A salmonella outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños has sickened hundreds across 27 states; Chipotle and Qdoba removed the peppers after FDA-linked supply details, while Kansas reported early case counts. Produce Supply Chain: The cyclospora lettuce crisis keeps reshaping distribution, with Sysco saying it will stop sourcing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after outbreak-linked deaths and recalls. Local Business Growth: Clementine’s Ice Cream will open a new Columbia parlor Aug. 14, expanding its Missouri footprint. Infrastructure & Utilities: MoDOT is moving ahead with U.S. 71/340th Street intersection improvements in Nodaway County, using j-turns, with work expected to finish by early November 2026. Consumer Watch: Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7-9, with shoppers urged to verify which items qualify. Public Health: Missouri health officials remind parents to keep back-to-school vaccinations up to date as exemptions rise.
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