AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMissouri Politics & Courts: A Cole County judge ruled Amendment 5 can stay on the Aug. 4 ballot, rejecting claims it violates Missouri’s single-subject rule as the plan would phase out the state income tax and shift revenue toward expanded sales taxes. Free Speech & Activism: A separate Missouri bill would strengthen anti-SLAPP protections by replacing the state’s current law with a broader model statute aimed at quickly dismissing lawsuits meant to silence critics, activists, or journalists. LGBTQ+ Rights: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he’ll propose a tougher replacement ordinance after the City Council repealed its conversion therapy ban, as backlash continues. Culture & Community: Cape Girardeau’s second annual “Cape Folk Fest” returns June 6 with free folk art, music, and local history talks. Outdoor Lifestyle: The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing permits for camping and for use of unstaffed firearms shooting ranges, citing safety and compliance issues. Education & Youth: MDC is also offering a free mentored squirrel hunt for beginners in August, pairing new hunters with mentors.
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