AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Elections & Governance: St. Louis County assessor candidate Tommie Pierson Jr. is pitching a more transparent office, saying residents don’t understand how property values are set and how to challenge them. City Infrastructure: Joplin City Council moved forward on a citywide fiber-optic build, plus pay and airport/road/software spending, while also directing stronger protections for residents during utility work. Public Safety Funding: Nixa Fire Protection District is back on the ballot next month with a sales-tax-based funding plan after a prior property-tax increase failed. State & Local Policy: Columbia City Council approved a DNR-required stormwater ordinance update that adds language targeting waste from encampment activities near waterways, drawing concerns about how it affects people experiencing homelessness. Missouri Courts/Politics: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway removed Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston, alleging misconduct and conflicts, including an alleged romantic relationship with a defense attorney. Health & Food Safety: Boone County cyclosporiasis cases rose to 37 as Missouri health officials expand testing and track sources after a Taylor Farms lettuce positive was later called a false positive. Agriculture Grants: The Missouri Department of Agriculture opened applications for food insecurity cost-share grants, offering 75% reimbursement up to $50,000, with deadlines in late August. Election Integrity & Tech: An AI-generated deepfake political ad in St. Charles County is drawing scrutiny ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
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