AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMemorial Day travel pressure: Gas prices are still climbing—AAA and GasBuddy say drivers are paying about $1.48 more per gallon than last year, and Northeast Arkansas travelers say they’re cutting back on trips and spending. Scenic road win: The Great River Road (through Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri) just earned USA Today 10Best Best Scenic Drive in America for 2026, a timely reminder that slower routes can be the smarter plan when budgets are tight. Road safety spotlight: A new survey says Missouri highway work zones are more crash-prone than the national average, with distracted driving blamed most often. Missouri policy watch: Missouri voters could decide whether to gradually eliminate the state income tax, with sales-tax expansion on the table. Rural legal access: The Missouri Bar is asking rural residents for feedback on finding and using attorneys. Outdoor health: MU Extension urges people to treat clothing with permethrin as tick activity ramps up.
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