AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSupreme Court & Missouri: The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Roundup cancer lawsuits, blocking thousands of “failure to warn” claims and overturning a $1.25 million Missouri verdict—an outcome that could reshape nearly 200,000 pending cases. Missouri Cannabis Policy: Missouri’s Division of Cannabis Regulation says applications for 77 marijuana microbusiness licenses open July 13–27, with a lottery set for Sept. 9 and licenses expected in December. Public Safety Tech & Privacy: Privacy advocates are pushing for guardrails on police license plate readers after reporting and reviews in other states show how surveillance data can be accessed for unrelated purposes. Higher Ed & Immigration: A new report highlights how falling international enrollment is forcing U.S. universities to cut programs and raise costs, with visa uncertainty cited as a key driver. Local Government (Missouri): Creve Coeur is seeking applicants for a streets/parks maintenance worker role, reflecting ongoing city staffing needs. Elections & Maps: A new analysis asks whether GOP redistricting gains will be enough to hold a House majority in the next midterms. National Security/Foreign Policy: Commentary argues Europe is “Europeanizing” nuclear deterrence, while also warning the U.S. model and France’s approach aren’t the same.
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