AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOpioid money lands: Missouri is set to receive $27M from the opioid settlement, adding to the state’s ongoing flow of settlement funds. Abortion access fight: The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping mifepristone access alive for now, while Missouri’s “born-alive” bill heads to Gov. Mike Kehoe after a contentious House debate—raising alarms about what happens when a baby survives an attempted abortion. Youth mental health spotlight: Missouri ranks #29 for youth mental health, and experts point to the pressures teens face—plus new research warning that cannabis use during adolescence may raise risks for anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Local safety and health: Kansas City saw multiple serious crashes and a fatal motorcycle crash tied to a postal semi; police are also investigating impairment in a crash that sent a driver into two trees. Education updates: Maryville R-II approved 6% staff raises after a local school funding vote, while DESE and the State Board visited St. Louis schools ahead of leadership changes.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.