AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Storms: A massive heat dome is pushing more than 200 million Americans under heat alerts, with extreme heat tied to rising deaths and a lack of federal disaster tools for cooling and recovery; as it eases, forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and damaging winds across Missouri and neighboring states over the July 4 weekend. Missouri Outdoors: The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking online applications through July 31 for 140+ managed deer hunts statewide, with results posted Aug. 15. Pesticide Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Monsanto v. Durnell ruling reinforces that federal pesticide labeling rules preempt certain state failure-to-warn claims, tightening how health warnings can be added at the state level. Local Environment & Safety: KMBC reports Missouri fireworks stands passed a random compliance check for permits, extinguishers, and “No Smoking” signage. Springfield Cleanups: Show-Me Hydro Clean launched hot-water, eco-focused pressure washing for driveways, patios, sidewalks, and trash receptacles in Springfield, aiming to cut grease, odors, and algae buildup. Plastics Waste Fight: Seventeen states, including Missouri, sued to block California’s packaging and plastics Extended Producer Responsibility law.
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