AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDowntown Columbia Policy: The District and Downtown Community Improvement District asked Columbia to research and draft an “urban camping” ordinance, saying current rules are hard to enforce and need clearer standards tied to outreach and sanitation—not criminalizing homelessness. Economic Development & Jobs: Steris will invest $600M to build a North Carolina chemicals manufacturing and distribution hub, moving operations from St. Louis and Plymouth and creating about 335 jobs. Food Safety: Walmart-linked Marketside tomato bisque soup kits were recalled in 29 states over possible listeria contamination; Henkel also recalled Schwarzkopf Osis Grip mousse nationwide due to pressurized can explosion risk. Transportation & Infrastructure: MoDOT opened the Route 47 bridge over I-70 in Warrenton after replacement work, with more interchange phases planned through 2027. Local Business & Consumer Impact: Missouri’s new law lets businesses round cash totals to the nearest nickel starting Aug. 28, ending penny printing. Logistics Reshuffle: FedEx is accelerating closures of package facilities, including Missouri sites in Earth City and Maplewood, cutting about 143 jobs. Housing Costs Data: Public housing rents in Missouri counties ranged from about $279 to $441 per month in 2025, with occupancy often near full capacity.
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