AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Update: Missouri health officials say Boone County cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 37, with 216 cases under investigation statewide, as the Taylor Farms lettuce recall continues—though the FDA now says one positive cyclospora test was a false positive and testing is ongoing. Public Health & Consumer Watch: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall to 27 states after the outbreak tied to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations, and officials stress people should discard recalled products. Local Business & Community Impact: Stone County leaders are scrambling after the Branson Tri-Lakes newspaper abruptly closed, threatening required election legal notices and tax sale publications. Sports & Safety: Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz says running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared to prepare for the season after a May shooting, while reiterating “no place for gun violence.” Workforce Development: UCM and North Central Missouri College partnered with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters to create instructor training and degree pathways for skilled trades. State Politics: Missouri small businesses are pushing back on beneficial ownership reporting, calling the federal data mandate invasive and costly.
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