Missouri Redistricting Fight Heads to SCOTUS: Missouri Republicans and state leaders asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate the GOP-backed congressional map for the Nov. midterms, arguing the Missouri Supreme Court’s order to revert to the 2022 map after the Aug. primaries would create election chaos. Federal Court Challenge: Two lawmakers and two voters also filed a federal complaint over the map switch, saying candidates and voters are being forced into new districts after campaigning under the 2025 “Missouri FIRST” lines. Local Election Fallout in Boone County: Boone County officials are preparing for district changes tied to the court rulings and adding measures to the November ballot, with the clerk warning that confusion could depress turnout. House District 161 Shake-Up: After GOP nominee Thomas Ross withdrew following federal drug-planting allegations, the Jasper County GOP selected Louise Secker as the replacement nominee to face Democrat Aaron Metzger in Joplin-area House District 161. Surveillance Policy Push: Rep. Eric Burlison is backing the “Flock-Off Act” to cut federal funding for flock camera expansion amid privacy and surveillance concerns. Utility Billing Request: Liberty Utilities asked the Missouri Public Service Commission to make permanent exceptions to billing rules for consolidated or joint accounts. Public Safety Update: A sheriff investigating the disappearance of Lindsey Watts says foul play is involved and that investigators have identified people of interest.