State Government & Accountability: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched a petition audit of the small Saline County city of Gilliam after residents gathered enough signatures to trigger a review of city operations and spending. Boards & Commissions: Gov. Mike Kehoe announced eight appointments and reappointments to Missouri boards and commissions, including medical and health-care professionals. Ballot Access Fight: A court hearing is set Wednesday in Cole County over a citizen initiative challenge involving Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and a proposed amendment aimed at limiting lawmakers’ ability to overturn what voters approve. Local Tax & Public Safety: Jefferson City Council will consider whether to put a proposed quarter-cent public safety sales tax increase before voters in the Nov. 3 election, alongside other agenda items including a Third Ward representative selection. Public Safety: A pedestrian was killed early Friday on eastbound I-70 in St. Charles County after being struck by a truck, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Education & Early Intervention: A national report highlights how inconsistent use of developmental screening can delay help for kids—an issue Missouri families and schools watch closely. Agriculture & Economy: USDA-backed research is expanding U-M’s HotHog app to help pork producers manage heat stress before animals show symptoms.