AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoState Audit Watch: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced a citizen-requested petition performance audit of the City of Gilliam, the first since 1997, after 32 resident signatures met the threshold—residents can submit tips through the auditor’s hotline. Food Safety: The FDA issued a recall for a Walmart-sold Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit due to possible Listeria contamination, and a separate egg recall was upgraded to the FDA’s highest risk level over Salmonella Enteritidis. Agriculture & Costs: MU Extension says higher nitrogen prices are pushing producers to re-check fall fertilizer math, while MU’s Hundley-Whaley Center plans a Sept. 3 field day on crop research and management. Missouri Business & Growth: Silver Dollar City unveiled a new family coaster, Miner’s Mountain Express, opening in spring 2027. Local Government & Housing: Mariposa County moved a workforce housing proposal toward a Sept. 4 planning hearing for up to 85 units. Consumer Scams: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Missouri cities including Anderson and Humansville each logged a scam report in July.
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