AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoundup Settlement in Missouri: Bayer’s Monsanto unit heads to a Missouri court Monday seeking approval of a proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement, with Judge Timothy Boyer set to weigh objections from plaintiffs’ attorneys in St. Louis. Banking & Fraud: A former Community First Bank vice president and loan officer, Craig Johnson of Butler, pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud tied to “cattle investment” schemes that funneled about $4.48 million in loan proceeds into risky trades. Healthcare Legal Hiring: Hall Render opened a St. Louis office and added healthcare-focused shareholders Elizabeth Tucker and Brett Travers, expanding regulatory and real-estate support for long-term care and post-acute providers. Local Business Growth: Mid America Bank says it has grown to 11 branches, 150 employees and $1.2 billion in assets after opening a new south Columbia facility. Education Funding: Frontier Schools launched a $2 million campaign to restore amenities cut during construction of its Kansas City transportation and athletic complex. Public Safety: Kansas City police are investigating a new homicide after 36-year-old Eric White was shot in a business parking lot near 39th and Broadway. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show Missouri fuel prices easing in recent weeks, with several counties posting the week’s lowest regular or diesel rates.
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