AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Insurance Watch: Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance released preliminary 2027 health plan rates, and residents have until Aug. 31 to comment before they’re finalized—especially important after steep 2026 premium hikes pushed many people out of the ACA marketplace. Public Safety & Roads: MoDOT is rolling out preventative maintenance on Route 135 in Cooper County, including guardrail work and seal-coating that will reduce traffic to one lane and trigger short ramp closures. Agriculture: USDA is funding a $35 million feral swine eradication push to help landowners trap and manage wild hogs that damage farms and spread disease. Consumer Alert: Walmart-linked Bettergoods pistachio nut butter is recalled in 19 states, including Missouri, due to possible salmonella contamination. Missouri Politics: Tuesday’s Missouri Democratic primary rematch spotlights how AIPAC money and Israel-related politics are reshaping the party’s direction. Business & Jobs: University of Missouri is expanding HotHog, a USDA-backed app that helps pork producers predict heat stress in pigs before symptoms show up.
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