AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealthcare & Labor: A Missouri federal judge let stand a lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts over claims workers were charged higher health insurance premiums for using tobacco. Agriculture & Food Tech: The NSF is funding a $528,137 India-U.S. soybean AI project led by the University of Memphis, aiming to boost yields using drones, sensors, and smart breeding. Public Health & Supply Chains: Cyclospora tracking is getting harder as produce moves through long, multi-state supply chains, complicating how Missouri and Kansas investigators trace contamination. Energy & Rural Development: USDA launched a veterans hiring push combining SkillBridge and a “100 Hires in 100 Days” campaign, while Missouri communities like Fulton won rural innovation grant support for downtown and workforce plans. Infrastructure & Permitting: Jefferson City’s new airport control tower is expected to open by end of 2027, and MoDOT is rolling out a year-long Route 367 safety demonstration starting Aug. 5. Business & Logistics: Uber Eats added regional grocers, expanding on-demand delivery options for Missouri-area shoppers. Manufacturing: GM confirmed a $157M investment in its Wentzville assembly plant.
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