AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLake of the Ozarks Policy Roundup: State Rep. Jeff Vernetti says Missouri’s latest session brought real local fallout—from predatory ADA lawsuits and illegal labor to “open-container entertainment zones”—and he’s pushing continued legislative advocacy after a grim Jeff City report. Public Safety: Springfield police issued 9 crosswalk citations (8 to pedestrians) during extra enforcement at the HAWK signal on North Glenstone after six pedestrian deaths this year. Affordable Housing: Kansas City is looking at turning empty office space into apartments as it tries to close a roughly 64,000-unit affordable housing gap, with a focus on smaller homes. Education & Money: New federal caps on graduate student borrowing start July 1, forcing colleges and students to scramble over tuition and access. St. Louis Policing Politics: Rep. Steve Butz backs placing St. Louis police under state control but admits the transition has been “dysfunctional,” with funding fights continuing. Business/Local Growth: Shrewsbury’s first recreational cannabis dispensary proposal moves forward, while Kirkwood’s historic train station renovation heads toward a Sept. 15 reopening. Human Impact: A Missouri family story highlights the lasting trauma when ICE deports a parent, leaving siblings to shoulder the burden.
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