AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRedistricting in court: A federal appeals panel heard arguments on whether Missouri can use the Trump-backed 2025 congressional map in November even after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked it, with overseas and military ballot deadlines looming and clerks warning it may be “practically impossible” to switch maps late. Election lawsuits: A new Cole County case asks a judge to void the August GOP primary in Missouri’s 5th District and disqualify the certified winner, adding to the map fight and the scramble over which districts voters will face. Secretary of State under fire: Denny Hoskins defended his record at a Mizzou Turning Point USA event as multiple lawsuits target his handling of election-related duties, including referendum issues. Local government budget pressure: Columbia’s Fire Department got a one-time $60,000 fuel boost after diesel prices and added apparatus pushed its fuel budget up 33%. Public safety leadership loss: Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd, 53, died at the Platte County Courthouse; officials say an investigation is underway. Economy watch: The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, citing persistent inflation tied to fuel costs.
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