Bridge Work Update: MoDOT says the Mercer County U.S. Route 136 Grand River Overflow Bridge deck replacement will switch traffic Sept. 14-15 with up to 15-minute intermittent closures, then narrow to one lane with a 15-foot width limit; delays push reopening to mid-November 2026. Scam Tracker Watch: Warsaw, Neosho, and other Missouri cities logged small but real BBB Scam Tracker activity in July, with Missouri’s biggest losses concentrated in major metro areas like St. Louis and Kansas City. Immigration Enforcement Bill: Rep. Madeleine Dean and Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the “No Shock Act” to ban ICE “shock gloves,” after DHS planned millions for thousands of the devices. Food Assistance Rule: A new USDA SNAP requirement could force many convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps unless the rule’s fresh-produce and protein standards are delayed or clarified. Local Business & Health: Bloom Healthcare acquired Christian Care House Calls, expanding home-based senior care in Missouri and Texas. Education & Jobs: Missouri S&T and Insper signed a partnership to expand international opportunities, including student projects tied to modernizing banking. Agriculture Payments: U-M’s FAPRI expects sizable USDA farm program payments this fall, including corn and cotton, with details to come. Missouri Economy/Trade: Trump threatened to halt some trade unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates—an issue that could ripple into Missouri’s business climate.