AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlane Crash Tragedy: A pilot and 11 skydivers died after a small plane crashed moments after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri; investigators from the NTSB and FAA are on scene and a Disaster Distress Helpline is available for anyone affected. Public Health & Safety: Missouri’s State Fire Marshal is urging safer fireworks use ahead of summer, warning against altering consumer fireworks and reminding retailers about legal sales dates. Medication Abortion & Water: Republican attorneys general, including Missouri’s, are pressing the EPA to classify mifepristone as a water contaminant, while experts say there’s no support for harm claims. Food Recall: The FDA expanded a recall of frozen pizza snack products sold in 21 states due to possible metal contamination. Education Leadership: The Missouri Board of Education named Stacey Preis interim commissioner of education, effective immediately. Medicaid Policy: Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out, with states scrambling to update systems and avoid coverage losses. Elder Abuse Awareness: Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the Capitol dome to shine purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as Missouri reports rising abuse cases. Local Updates: MoDOT set a Route E bridge closure in Grundy County starting June 22 for deck replacement.
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