AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkplace Safety: A Smithfield Foods walkout in Illinois follows the death of a maintenance worker, underscoring mounting anger over preventable hazards in meatpacking. Missouri Courts & Justice: The Eighth Circuit upheld denial of disability benefits for a Missouri woman, while Platte County prosecutor Eric Zahnd died after an “incident” at the courthouse, prompting an investigation. Public Safety & Crime: Kansas City police are investigating another homicide after 36-year-old Eric White was shot in a business parking lot near 39th and Broadway. AG & Gambling Crackdown: Missouri Attorney General Hanaway issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction markets including Polymarket and Kalshi, arguing sports “event contracts” are unlicensed wagering. Health & Policy: Health professionals say vaccines remain safe and effective amid misinformation, and a coalition led by Missouri AG Steve Marshall warned about Chinese national-security risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Local Government & Utilities: The PSC set an Oct. 7 deadline for public input on Missouri-American Water’s WSIRA rate adjustment request. Data Centers Debate: Protesters rallied at the Capitol for a Missouri moratorium on data centers as communities weigh noise, utilities, and privacy concerns.
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