AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMissouri Tax Vote: Missouri voters soundly rejected Amendment 5, keeping the state income tax in place and turning back a plan to phase it out while expanding sales taxes—opponents warned the shift would hit everyday costs hardest. State Politics & Business Climate: The same election also rejected Amendment 4, which would have tightened the initiative petition process by requiring approval in each congressional district, a move critics said would reduce voters’ ability to change state policy. Local Housing & Costs: Kansas City approved an ordinance to fund emergency apartment repairs at North Lawn Ave. properties after tenants raised health and safety concerns, with the city seeking to recoup repair costs from the owner. Retail & Jobs: Walgreens’ restructuring continues to reach Missouri, with two St. Louis-area stores already permanently closed this year as the chain trims underperforming locations. Consumer Savings: Missouri’s back-to-school tax-free weekend runs Aug. 7-9, offering sales-tax exemptions on qualifying school supplies, clothing, and computers within set price limits. Elections Watch: In Missouri’s primaries, Rep. Wesley Bell won a Democratic rematch in the 1st District, while Missouri Republicans advanced multiple congressional and state races for November.
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