AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMissouri Redistricting Fight: The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the GOP-drawn congressional map can’t be used for the November midterms unless voters approve it, ordering a statewide referendum after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins improperly blocked the petition; the court also ordered two ballot measures—Proposition A on the map and Amendment 6 raising the bar for lawmakers to repeal voter-approved laws—while Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said she’ll seek U.S. Supreme Court relief. Election Law Under Pressure: The ruling sets up a rare “primary under one map, general under another” scenario, with Gov. Mike Kehoe and top Republicans blasting the decision as courts overstepped. Criminal Allegations in GOP Primary: Federal prosecutors charged Missouri House candidate Thomas Christopher Ross with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, alleging he tried to have cocaine and Adderall planted on rival Louise Secker; Ross’s former campaign manager allegedly cooperated with authorities. Public Health/Justice: Missouri’s $24.5 billion COVID PPE judgment against Chinese entities moved forward as defendants appeared in federal court to challenge the default judgment. Education: A new report says Missouri teachers earn about 36% less than comparable college graduates.
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