AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMissouri Primary Day: Missouri election officials expect turnout to stay high for Tuesday’s Aug. 4 primary, with Secretary of State Denny Hoskins projecting about 32% statewide and local estimates varying from roughly 20% to 70% as voters weigh Amendments 4 and 5 plus key congressional and legislative races. Constitutional Amendments: Amendment 4 would make citizen-led constitutional changes harder by requiring approval in each of Missouri’s eight congressional districts, while Amendment 5 would phase out the state income tax and give lawmakers broader power to raise sales taxes. Medicaid Fraud Push: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition urging Congress to expand states’ authority to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud, including fraud by beneficiaries. Local Government & Public Safety: Columbia voters will decide a 1% public safety sales tax to fund police and fire staffing, stations, and equipment. Environment: Rolla is using floating wetlands to reduce algae and nutrient runoff in Ber Juan Lake. Road Safety: Multiple serious crashes across the state injured or killed drivers, including fatal I-70 collisions in Montgomery County.
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