AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety & Courts: Missouri and other states are urging the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t buy and reuse legitimate phone numbers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to robocalls and texts last year. Transportation & Labor: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a “bright-line” approach to the FAA transportation-worker exemption, a ruling that could reshape how Missouri employers handle arbitration for last-mile and delivery work. Utilities & Cost of Living: The Missouri Public Service Commission set a July 15 deadline for public input in Ameren Missouri’s request to raise electric base rates, seeking about a $343 million net increase. Missouri Politics: Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to sign a major economic development package aimed at boosting town projects, including incentives tied to public safety, housing, and jobs. Local Economy & Community: A new Tsunami Express Car Wash opened in Springfield with free washes through July 19 and proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House. Agriculture & Tourism: Missouri Farm Bureau’s agritourism conference heads to Hermann, spotlighting farm stays, orchards, wineries, and other ways rural businesses draw visitors. Health & Families: Addiction Policy Forum launched a free youth prevention course in English and Spanish.
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