AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRedistricting Showdown: The Missouri Supreme Court is weighing whether voters can weigh in on the state’s gerrymandered congressional map this November, with a Sept. 8 deadline looming and the outcome tied to whether the referendum can appear on the ballot. Initiative Fight: Justices also heard arguments over Amendment 6, which would protect citizen initiative powers and limit lawmakers’ ability to weaken voter-approved rules. College Eligibility Chaos: A St. Louis County judge denied the NCAA’s bid to dismiss a temporary restraining order, clearing Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play just before the season opener. Public Safety & Courts: A Jefferson City man was indicted in federal court for fentanyl distribution tied to a death. Local Politics: Republicans are calling on Thomas Ross to withdraw from a Missouri House race after his arrest in Joplin. Weather: Heat stays intense across central Missouri, with heat index values pushing triple digits and a weak cold front mainly lowering humidity late Sunday. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows multiple Missouri cities, including Maryland Heights, tied for high scam-report rankings in July.
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