AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAbortion Access Upheld: A Jackson County judge permanently struck down most Missouri abortion restrictions, clearing the way for medication abortions to resume statewide after years of limits; Planned Parenthood hailed the ruling as a win under the 2024 Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment, while Gov. Hanaway says the state will appeal. Biometric Surveillance Fight: Kansas City’s facial recognition plan for public buses is delayed but moving forward, with privacy advocates warning about misuse and civil liberties while transit officials say it’s a safety tool. White House UFC Plot Case: A Missouri man accused in the foiled White House UFC attack appeared in federal court, and Kansas City-area authorities continue searching for a suspect tied to a June shooting spree. Roundup Legal Pressure: A federal court decision rejecting removal of a proposed Roundup settlement keeps the fight in Missouri courts, with appeals now in play. Local Government & Courts: Columbia faces a lawsuit over an American Airlines air-service deal tied to Missouri’s gift clause, and Jackson County is hit with a lawsuit from Independence and Fort Osage school districts over withheld tax revenue and a tax credit plan. Public Safety & Infrastructure: MoDOT took first steps to address Highway 367 safety concerns after deadly crashes, and FEMA/SEMA are preparing damage assessments for severe storms across 29 Missouri counties.
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