AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHot Dog Culture: A new look at National Hot Dog Day shows the “most hot dogs” map is wider than expected, with big differences in who buys per person and how local toppings become civic pride. State Politics: Missouri’s Aug. 4 ballot fight over Amendment 4 is heating up, with rural advocates warning it could weaken initiative power. Consumer Protection: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is pushing the FCC for tougher rules to crack down on illegal robocalls and number-seller loopholes. Public Health & Costs: WalletHub’s Map Monday finds health insurance burdens vary wildly by state, with Georgia near the middle and premiums rising in recent years. Local Infrastructure: Southwest Missouri’s Route MM widening just landed a $23.5M federal BUILD grant to move key phases forward. Animal Health: Missouri updated entry rules for animals from New World screwworm risk areas, tightening paperwork and inspection language. Business & Courts: A major Hardee’s franchisee filed Chapter 7, closing 77 restaurants across multiple states including Missouri. Transportation: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is set to stop in St. Louis on July 19.
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