AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater & Health Fight: Missouri AG Andrew Murrill and 14 GOP states are urging the EPA to add mifepristone to its contaminant list, arguing it could threaten waterways—while health and environmental experts say there’s no clear harm shown from medication abortion in wastewater. Local Environment Watch: Missouri DNR is still investigating a fish kill tied to a suspected Doe Run Company wastewater release into a tributary of the Black River; officials say dilution reduced risk to humans and wildlife, but enforcement could follow. Wildlife in the City: Black bear sightings in Columbia are increasing as the state’s bear population grows; experts warn that bears often return when they find easy human food sources. Severe Weather Signals: Illinois is reporting a record tornado count for 2026 so far, with Missouri also seeing high numbers—another reminder that storm risk is shifting. Missouri Agriculture: Early University of Missouri wheat trials in southeast Missouri are turning up strong yields, with some locations topping 100 bushels per acre. Pesticide Accountability Battle: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to limit lawsuits over products like glyphosate as the Supreme Court weighs whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn claims.
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