AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMissouri Jobs: Young job-seekers are running into a “low-hire, low-fire” market, with recent grads in Kansas City-area cities saying they can’t even land basic roles after dozens of applications. Local Governance: Dardenne Prairie aldermen voted to allow certain hemp-infused intoxicating liquor products to be sold without being locked up before purchase, carving out an exception to a prior storage rule. State Policy: Missouri lawmakers adjourned after a comparatively smoother session, sending Gov. Mike Kehoe a health care package expanding maternal care, contraception access, and telehealth. Weather Watch: Central U.S. storm risk is back on the map, with intense tornadoes and severe hail possible through Monday. Agriculture Funding: Missouri opened applications for specialty crop grants, offering up to $50,000 for fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, honey, and more. Healthcare Costs: A new look at hospital consolidation argues the “behemoth” mergers are driving prices up, not down.
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