AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMissouri Good Neighbor Week: Residents are being urged to nominate and document everyday acts of kindness during the Sept. 28–Oct. 4 statewide campaign, with awards planned for the most neighborly business, neighborhood, and individual. Higher Education: U.S. News ranked the University of Missouri No. 95 nationally, citing gains in student success and research, including a 91% first-year retention rate. Maternal Care Crisis: A new report says more than half of Missouri counties are maternity care deserts, pushing many rural families to travel long distances; officials point to telehealth, mobile units, and doula support. Courts & Elections: Missouri’s congressional map fight is back before the U.S. Supreme Court as voting proceeds, with competing sides arguing over whether the state can switch maps between primary and November. Public Safety & Health Funding: The state auditor says agencies failed to properly monitor $569 million in federal funds, while Missouri DSS awarded about $35 million to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure. Crime & Justice: Missouri AG Hanaway launched an investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine fundraising and solicitation claims. Local Tragedy: Remains of missing Texas State student Jason Landry were identified after six years.
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