AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Watch: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people and hospitalized 26 across 17 states, with investigators pointing to Midwest Poultry Services as the likely source. Public Health Update: Missouri’s cyclosporiasis cases keep climbing in mid-Missouri as officials work to determine whether local illnesses connect to a broader U.S. outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce. Local Business & Tourism: Kansas City bars say World Cup extended hours boosted late-night sales, and owners want the city to make the longer hours permanent. State Politics & Taxes: Missouri voters will decide on a 10-year renewal of the state parks and soil-and-water sales tax on Aug. 4, with funding split between park upkeep and conservation programs. Economic Development & Energy: A $35 million plant to make miscanthus fuel pellets is moving forward in the Midwest, aiming to cut emissions by replacing coal at a major university. Community & Growth: A new Ozark chapter of an international women’s network is launching across northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, focusing on leadership, connections, and career support.
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