AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMissouri Elections & Courts: A Cole County judge ruled Amendment 5 can stay on the Aug. ballot, rejecting claims it violates the single-subject rule in the plan to phase out Missouri’s income tax; an appeal was filed quickly. Free Speech & Legal Reform: A Missouri bill awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature would strengthen anti-SLAPP protections by replacing the state’s current law with a broader model statute to help judges toss lawsuits meant to chill public criticism. Local Government & Culture Wars: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas says he’ll bring a replacement ordinance after the City Council repealed its conversion therapy ban, promising tougher rules that can survive legal challenges. Ballot Fight Fallout: In a separate case, a hearing was postponed in a lawsuit accusing Missouri officials of pressuring county clerks over use of a gerrymandered congressional map for voter roles. Public Policy & Health: Missouri leaders met to set the future course of AI, while a Missouri bill targets lawsuits meant to punish public criticism. State Tax Politics: The income-tax overhaul and sales-tax expansion plan continues to drive court fights and campaign spending ahead of August voting.
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