AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMissouri Marijuana: Missouri’s final microbusiness licensing lottery is set for Sept. 9 after nearly 900 applications, with the program reshaped by past licensing revocations and tougher rules. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data shows spotty, county-by-county bargains—like $3.69 regular in Polk County and $2.93 E85 in Buchanan County—while Missouri averages remain higher than last year as global oil and refinery issues keep prices jumpy. Consumer Scams: BBB Scam Tracker lists Billings and Trenton each with one July scam report, while Missouri’s biggest targets remain St. Louis and Kansas City; fraud losses keep climbing nationwide. Trade & Beef: Missouri Republicans are pushing back on Trump’s plan for tariff-free beef imports, arguing it won’t fix the cattle herd shortage and could pressure ranchers. Retail & Labor Politics: The American Federation of Teachers is urging a Target boycott tied to ICE criticism, escalating another round of education-and-immigration political fights. Business Tech: Walmart is testing drone delivery in the St. Louis area, with residents raising concerns about noise and wildlife impacts.
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