AGP Executive Report

World Cup Security in Missouri: Jackson County prosecutors charged two Texas men with receiving stolen property after an estimated $18,000 theft of England’s World Cup training gear en route to Kansas City, with items including signed jerseys, boots, gloves, and even stuffed lion mascots; bonds were set at $75,000 and the case is framed as targeting World Cup visitors. Medicaid Work Rules: The Trump administration issued final Medicaid work requirement rules, setting out what millions of enrollees must do to keep coverage, as Kansas City-area advocates warn many people may not be aware of the changes. Healthcare Price Transparency: The administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post required pricing information or face penalties up to $2 million annually, signaling tighter enforcement ahead of the midterms. Local Public Safety: Jefferson City Council is set to consider ordinances banning minibikes and stunt driving, with fines and potential towing/impound provisions. Aviation Tragedy: A small plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed all aboard, and federal investigators are en route.

World Cup Security in KC: Jackson County prosecutors charged two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, with receiving stolen property after England’s World Cup training gear was taken during transport from Florida to Kansas City; authorities recovered most items worth about $18,000, and the case carries up to seven years. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge sentenced a Belleville man, Dontay Moore Jr., to nine years for possessing a machine gun, with the term running alongside pending Missouri state charges. Healthcare Costs: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post clearer pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually, signaling tighter enforcement of federal price-transparency rules. Missouri Politics & Ballot Fight: A Missouri court ordered rewrites to a tax amendment ballot text as legal fights over direct democracy continue. State Policy Watch: Missouri lawmakers discussed a record session and an upcoming tax amendment at a Carthage chamber event, while others promoted Amendment 5 locally. Weather: After severe storms and widespread outages, Kansas City is set for cooler, drier conditions with sunshine returning.

Healthcare Costs & Transparency: The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they’re not posting required pricing info, with penalties up to $2 million a year for noncompliance—an effort aimed at lowering bills for patients and employers. Missouri Public Safety: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed HB 2637, expanding Missouri’s public safety tools, including tighter rules around drones near certain facilities and new fingerprinting requirements for some juvenile felony offenders. Children’s Mercy Expansion: Children’s Mercy in Kansas City is offering early retirement to some employees as it launches a $1.7 billion campus overhaul, saying the move is meant to manage its workforce while it builds a new tower. World Cup in Kansas City: England arrived in the metro to set up its base at Swope Soccer Village, but police are investigating the theft of training equipment during transport; separate reports also say some restaurants are adding 20% automatic gratuities to handle tipping confusion from visiting fans. Courts & Accountability: A Kansas City grand jury upgraded charges against a non-profit CEO tied to a 2023 fatal shooting, adding first-degree murder and kidnapping allegations. Agriculture: Missouri cattlemen say fertilizer-price pressure has been less damaging than expected, helping them dodge the worst impacts of the broader fertilizer crunch.

Missouri Ballot Watch: The Missouri Supreme Court declined a last-minute appeal, leaving revised language in place for Amendment 5 on the Aug. 4 ballot—voters will decide whether to phase out the state income tax and replace revenue with expanded sales/use taxes. Healthcare Costs & Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals to post basic pricing information or face penalties up to $2 million annually, signaling tighter enforcement ahead of the November midterms. World Cup, Missouri Style: Missouri says it’s not investigating FIFA ticket pricing yet, but will review complaints if they come in; meanwhile, Kansas City is preparing for record travel and added airport translators as the tournament ramps up. Kansas City Crime & Courts: A Jackson County grand jury upgraded charges against a Kansas City nonprofit CEO tied to a 2023 fatal shooting, including first-degree murder and kidnapping allegations. Public Safety During the Tournament: Kansas City police are ramping up anti-human trafficking stings as officials expect trafficking activity to rise during World Cup travel. Missouri Politics & Policy: Lawmakers returned to home districts to discuss a record legislative session and upcoming ballot measures, including local focus on Amendment 5.

Missouri Ballot Battles: Missouri courts again rewrote ballot language tied to direct democracy fights, underscoring how election administration has become a major political battleground. World Cup Fallout in Kansas City: Jackson County is expanding sex-offender registration hours for World Cup visitors, while the KC area is also leaning on the tournament for major economic activity and infrastructure upgrades. Healthcare Cost Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide to post clear pricing or face steep penalties, a move likely to shape Missouri’s healthcare policy debate. Inflation Pressure at Home: Missouri libraries report rising demand for budget help as inflation strains household budgets, with more people turning to cookbooks and money-saving resources. Public Safety & Courts: A lawsuit in Independence alleges an officer crashed after looking at an in-car computer in a construction zone, adding to Missouri’s ongoing accountability cases. Agriculture & Liability: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws as the Supreme Court weighs whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn lawsuits over products like glyphosate. Missouri Politics & Governance: Missouri’s redistricting fight continues to drag through the courts, with GOP efforts to run out the clock still in play.

Healthcare Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they’re not posting required pricing, with penalties up to $2 million a year for noncompliance—an effort aimed at lowering costs for patients and insurers. World Cup in Kansas City: Kansas City is preparing as the smallest U.S. host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with KC2026 projecting major economic activity and public investments tied to hosting four teams and matches at Arrowhead. Local Justice: A Jackson County grand jury upgraded charges against a Kansas City nonprofit CEO tied to a 2023 fatal shooting, adding first-degree murder and kidnapping allegations. Missouri Legal Access: The Missouri Bar will hold a rural listening session in Worth County on June 18 to hear whether legal services are meeting community needs and what policy changes could help. Missouri Politics & Elections: Missouri’s Aug. 4 primary is approaching, and Johnson County’s clerk reminded voters about the July 8 registration deadline and new rules for address changes within Missouri. Severe Weather: Tornadoes and storms across the Midwest—including confirmed tornadoes outside Chicago—left widespread damage and power outages, underscoring emergency preparedness needs.

World Cup in Kansas City: Kansas Reflector reports the KC area could see about 650,000 visitors and $650M+ in economic activity, with Missouri and Kansas governments trying to recoup roughly $111M in public investments tied to hosting. Missouri Elections: A judge ruled Jefferson County clerk candidate Steve Wyatt Earp can stay on the Aug. 4 ballot after a challenge over residency claims was rejected. Abortion Politics in Missouri: Sen. Josh Hawley says he’ll back acting AG Todd Blanche only if Blanche commits to aggressively restricting mifepristone and clearing the way for potential limits. Federal Surveillance Fight: The House failed to pass a short-term FISA Section 702 extension, leaving the authority set to expire, with 19 Republicans voting against it. Missouri Courts: The Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a dismissal in a father’s custody modification case, saying the filing alleged enough changed circumstances to proceed. Local Emergency Planning: Joplin is asking residents to weigh in on a federally required hazard mitigation plan update via a short anonymous survey due June 28. Midwest Weather: Severe storms and tornado warnings swept the region, knocking out power and disrupting travel, including major delays around Chicago airports.

Kansas City Criminal Justice: A Jackson County grand jury upgraded charges against Kansas City nonprofit CEO Na’im Al-Amin in a 2023 south Kansas City fatal shooting, adding 1st-degree murder, kidnapping, and tampering counts. Missouri Courts/Redistricting: A state judge delayed another step in the GOP’s redistricting fight, pushing proceedings to July 15 and raising the odds opponents lose by running out the clock before the Aug. 4 primary. St. Louis Rams Settlement: St. Louis aldermen advanced a $230 million Rams settlement spending plan that prioritizes tornado recovery, water infrastructure, and vacant-property enforcement while keeping a controversial $55 million downtown redevelopment allocation. World Cup in Missouri: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway warned of human trafficking risks tied to the tournament, citing six KC matches and 650,000 expected visitors. Public Utilities: The Missouri Public Service Commission set a June 29 intervention deadline for Missouri-American Water’s request to update water and sewer service area certificates. Severe Weather: Storms across the Midwest knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and included tornado warnings affecting northern Missouri. State Budget Watchdog: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick warned the state’s budget is on track to run out of money in the next few years without spending changes. Local Economy/Travel: A Raymore short-term rental host says World Cup bookings still haven’t materialized despite cutting nightly rates.

Missouri Budget Watch: State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick warns Missouri is nearing the end of the surplus used to balance the budget, warning lawmakers and Gov. Mike Kehoe may face “emergency budget reductions” once general revenue runs out. School District Accountability: Fitzpatrick’s report says Francis Howell R-III School District paid about $229,167 in a settlement after officials allegedly failed to properly vet former superintendent Dr. Mike Dominguez before hiring him. Medicaid Coverage Risk: CMS data shows 333,265 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage from Jan. 2025 to Feb. 2026, with nearly 92% dropped for paperwork problems—raising concerns as Missouri prepares for new federal work requirements and eligibility checks in 2027. Public Safety & Courts: A Kansas City grand jury upgraded charges against nonprofit CEO Na’im Al-Amin, now facing 1st degree murder and related counts tied to a 2023 south Kansas City shooting. Health Care & Consumer Protection: A multistate settlement with GS Labs over COVID test practices will send nearly $1 million to Washingtonians, while Missouri’s auditor also flags looming state financial strain. World Cup Security: AP reports the 2026 World Cup’s security plan spans federal, state, and local agencies with drones, robot dogs, and AI cameras—an issue Missouri host-area communities are already preparing for.

Kansas City Criminal Justice: A Jackson County grand jury upgraded charges against Kansas City nonprofit CEO Na’im Al-Amin in a 2023 south-city fatal shooting, now facing first-degree murder plus armed criminal action, kidnapping, firearm possession and tampering. Healthcare Costs & Compliance: The Trump administration warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide—including Missouri-area facilities in the AP list—to post clearer pricing or face penalties up to $2 million annually, with enforcement tied to a 2019 order. Missouri Elections/Parties: A federal judge tossed a Missouri Republican activist’s lawsuit challenging GOP ballot access and candidate vetting for the Aug. 2026 4th District primary. State Tax Policy: Missouri 5th District Rep. Louis Riggs says income-tax elimination could “modernize” sales taxes and push efficiency audits, after a court upheld ballot language with a sales-tax caveat. Local Government Safety: Maryville is weighing tighter rules and public education for e-bikes and e-scooters after near-miss complaints and a spike in accidents. Public Safety/Defense: Missouri National Guard members began overseas deployment tied to Operation Spartan Shield under U.S. Central Command. Business/Economy: Western Smokehouse Partners won New Markets Tax Credits for a Mexico, Mo. expansion expected to create 377 jobs. Sports & Community: Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Festival opened at the National World War I Museum, drawing thousands and spotlighting local brands.

Missouri Local Courts & Public Safety: A Kansas City grand jury has upgraded charges against Na’im Al-Amin, 44, tied to a 2023 south-city shooting, now facing 1st-degree murder plus kidnapping and other felony counts. State Government Oversight: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched performance audits of Pleasant Hill and its municipal division after a petition with 771 signatures, including a deeper look at the municipal court’s finances. Ballot Politics: The Missouri Association of Realtors is pouring $2 million into the fight against Amendment 4, arguing the measure would raise the bar for citizen-led constitutional amendments. Missouri Governance & Accountability: A separate Missouri Supreme Court update keeps an August income-tax ballot question’s summary in place after the court declined to hear an appeal. Healthcare Policy: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals nationwide, including several in Arkansas, to post clearer pricing or face steep penalties. World Cup Watch (KC): The Netherlands arrived in Kansas City to use the Kansas City Current facility in Riverside as its World Cup base camp, adding to the metro’s growing tournament footprint. Economic Development: Western Smokehouse Partners won New Markets Tax Credits to expand its Mexico, Mo., plant, projecting 377 jobs.

World Cup Security: Federal, state, and local agencies are gearing up for an “unprecedented” security load across 16 U.S., Mexico, and Canada cities, with drones, robot-dog screening, X-ray trucks, and thousands of AI cameras part of the plan. Kansas City Public Safety: A Kansas City strip-mall shooting left nine people injured; police say it happened outside an unlicensed after-hours club, with city records showing repeated code cases tied to the property. Missouri Courts/Tax Policy: The Missouri Supreme Court rejected efforts to change the August ballot language for Amendment 5, keeping the income-tax repeal/sales-tax expansion question in place. Human Trafficking Prevention: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway announced a World Cup-focused partnership with “It’s a Penalty” and the Simply Report app to boost public reporting and coordination. Local Government: Columbia named Christopher Ave as director of its new Communications Department, with a planned $150,000 salary. Legal Accountability: Jackson County prosecutors upgraded charges against Kansas City nonprofit CEO Na’im Al-Amin in a 2023 fatal shooting case, adding first-degree murder and kidnapping counts. Statewide Governance: Missouri Supreme Court upheld Gov. Mike Kehoe’s authority to call an August 2025 extraordinary session.

Missouri Ballot Fight: The Missouri Supreme Court declined to hear a last-minute appeal over the revised summary for Amendment 5, leaving the income-tax overhaul language set for the Aug. 4 ballot and pushing for-and-against campaigns into the final stretch. Public Safety & Courts: A Kansas City grand jury upgraded charges against non-profit CEO Na’im Al-Amin in a 2023 south Kansas City fatal shooting, adding first-degree murder, kidnapping, and tampering allegations. World Cup Security: With FIFA World Cup play starting soon, U.S. officials are leaning on drones, robot dogs, and AI cameras for an unprecedented security operation—after a Kansas City shooting near an England base camp injured nine. Healthcare in Schools: A St. Louis school-based clinic effort is bringing physicals, counseling, and hygiene support directly into classrooms, tied to local nonprofit partnerships. State Government & Infrastructure: EPA approved a $40 million WIFIA loan for South Sioux City wastewater upgrades aimed at protecting the Missouri River and improving reliability. Higher Ed/Community: Missouri State University is running international conversation circles to build community for students. Business: Tyson Foods named veteran Wes Morris as COO, effective June 15.

Kansas City Public Safety: A mass shooting early Saturday near England’s 2026 World Cup base camp at Swope Soccer Village left nine adults injured, all expected to survive, with no suspects in custody as police investigate. Local Transportation Policy: Kirkwood leaders asked MoDOT to lower the speed limit on Manchester Road from 35 mph to 30 mph inside city borders, citing student safety at North Kirkwood Middle School. Missouri Courts & Accountability: A Greene County builder, Kevin Greenhaw, faces 26 felony charges from the Missouri attorney general alleging fraud against elderly and disabled customers, including deceptive business practices and lien fraud. Missouri Government Pay: Jefferson County council preliminarily approved higher compensation for members of the Board of Building Appeals and Board of Equalization. Federal Surveillance Fight: The U.S. Senate blocked renewing the warrantless FISA Section 702 program, with Missouri Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt among those voting no. World Cup Security: A major AP report says the tournament’s security operation is unprecedented, involving many agencies and advanced tech amid broader regional and political threats. USDA Relocation Pressure: USDA’s FSIS is setting a June 30 decision deadline for some employees facing reassignment or separation. Missouri Business Law: Missouri’s SB 1272 targets abusive “drive-by” website accessibility lawsuits, adding a 90-day safe harbor for good-faith fixes. Missouri Education Update: A Beacon review finds only four education bills cleared both chambers this session, with several still awaiting Gov. Kehoe’s signature.

World Cup Security: Kansas City police say nine adults were injured in a mass shooting on Troost Avenue early Saturday, just days before England’s team arrives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AI & Public Ownership: In Washington, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sen. Bernie Sanders after Sanders pushed a plan for public ownership stakes in AI companies; Trump also floated a similar “American people” equity idea. Missouri Education: Gov. Mike Kehoe has education bills on his desk, including measures tied to school security, antisemitism protections, and changes to how appeals work for high school activities. Missouri Amendments Fight: Platte County Democrats are urging turnout for the Aug. 4 primary, arguing Kehoe’s amendment placement is designed to help Republicans pass unpopular proposals. Redistricting Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a GOP-favored congressional map, with the NAACP calling it intentionally discriminatory—another sign redistricting battles may keep spreading. Missouri Data Centers: A Missouri editorial argues state rules and tax breaks for data centers are colliding with local concerns about water use and grid strain. Gas Prices: GasBuddy reports midgrade prices in Douglas County hit $4.39 in the week ending May 30.

Healthcare Access: Missouri lawmakers wrapped up a 2026 health care session that includes “Food is Medicine” coverage, oral contraceptive requirements, and changes tied to 340B drug reimbursement and doula coverage—now awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s mid-July decisions. Court & Civil Rights: Kansas City Pride organizers paused production after the city repealed its conversion therapy ban, saying the replacement language is too vague and demanding stronger protections. Federal Surveillance Fight: The U.S. Senate blocked a procedural vote to extend Section 702, leaving the warrantless foreign surveillance authority set to lapse June 12—while a House anti-CBDC rider remains stuck. College Sports Overhaul: Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt helped introduce the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, with President Trump backing it as a “last chance” to stabilize NIL and transfer chaos. Public Safety & Community: Kansas City leaders and students launched National Gun Violence Awareness Month with a metro-wide “lit orange” push and calls for action after kids are hit by gun violence. Veterans & Community Service: A Ride for Veterans stop in Topeka highlighted mental health and transition support for service members. Missouri Local Government: Nodaway County commissioners approved agenda items and reviewed incoming emails on a proposed data center.