AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMissouri Redistricting in the Hot Seat: The Missouri Supreme Court is set to hear Tuesday’s challenge to the state’s new U.S. House map—part of a fast-growing GOP push to redraw districts after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act protections. The fight hinges on whether the districts meet Missouri’s “compact” requirement and whether they can stay for this year’s elections while an initiative seeks a referendum. Regional Redistricting Dominoes: Louisiana and South Carolina are also weighing new maps, with lawmakers trying to avoid backfiring while reshaping the lone Democratic-held seat in South Carolina. Missouri Public Safety: The Missouri session also delivered a win for the Purple Alert bill (RJ’s Law), now awaiting the governor’s signature. Courts & Work: The Eighth Circuit affirmed a Honeywell termination and disability-benefits dismissal. Other Missouri Notes: KCPD reports a motorcyclist died days after a crash into a postal semi.
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