AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRedistricting Fight: The RNC and NRCC filed a lawsuit defending Missouri’s new congressional map as Democrats push court challenges, with GOP leaders arguing the plan complies with the state constitution. State Courts: The Missouri Supreme Court upheld Gov. Mike Kehoe’s authority to call special sessions at any time, ending a last-ditch bid to block the new congressional map from taking effect. Abortion Ballot Push: An abortion-rights coalition launched a campaign against Missouri’s November Amendment 3, arguing it’s a “bait and switch” to reinstate the state’s abortion ban and restrict gender-affirming care for minors. ICE & Asylum: A Maplewood family says ICE separated them after detaining the husband during a check-in; the wife remains on an asylum track while deportation proceedings move forward. Child Welfare Funding: HHS announced $6 million for states to pilot predictive analytics in child welfare systems, aiming to help caseworkers make faster decisions while training staff on responsible use. Local Governance/Data Centers: Festus recall petitions were certified for the mayor and two council members amid a months-long fight over a proposed data center near property lines. Election Security/Scams: Missouri regulators and local reporting highlight ongoing concerns about voting disruptions and scams, including eviction notice schemes tied to claims against home titles.
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