AGP Executive Report

Supreme Court Map Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected Missouri’s Trump-backed congressional map, clearing the way for November elections to use the 2022 districts—setting up a rare situation where voters could face different House districts than in the August primary. Election Fallout: Missouri’s GOP is still pushing the fight in federal appeals court, but legal experts say the odds are slim given the state high court’s ruling that the newer map never took effect. Child Welfare Scrutiny: Gov. Mike Kehoe named 18 members to a new child welfare task force after foster care deaths and system problems drew fresh investigations, with recommendations due Nov. 15. Abortion Vote Tightens: A new SLU/YouGov poll finds Missourians nearly evenly split on Amendment 3, with support and opposition within a few points. AG Contractor Fraud: Missouri Attorney General Hanaway secured $180,953 in restitution tied to deceptive concrete repair practices. Road Safety: A 6-year-old died in a Wentzville crash on I-64; two others and the driver were seriously hurt. Sports: Mizzou jumped in national rankings after beating Kansas 38-21, and returns Saturday to host Troy at 6 p.m. in Columbia.

Supreme Court Map Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for Missouri to use the 2022 districts for the November election—an outcome that could shift choices for roughly 1-in-4 voters statewide. Election Legal Fallout: Missouri voters also filed suit seeking about $80 million from Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over his handling of a congressional redistricting referendum, arguing he failed legal duties tied to petition verification. Mid-Missouri Road Updates: MoDOT scheduled construction and maintenance across the region, including Improve I-70 work with intermittent single-lane closures and a faster-than-expected reopening of the I-70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia. Local Crime: Kansas City police are investigating a Northland homicide after officers found a man dead inside a home on North McGee Street; detectives say they’re not searching for other suspects. Courts & Fraud: An Indian national pleaded guilty in federal court to roles in a $9.3 million illegal gambling and wire-fraud conspiracy tied to multiple southwest Missouri locations. Public Safety: A 14-year-old was seriously hurt in a dirt bike crash at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland; two people were also injured in a Pemiscot County I-55 crash.

U.S. Supreme Court Map Fight: The Supreme Court again rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for the state to use the 2022 districts in November—raising the stakes for voters who could face different choices than in the August primary. Election Access: Missouri voters are being urged to register before the Oct. 7 deadline for the Nov. 3 election, as legal wrangling over maps and ballots continues. Referendum Lawsuit: A class action filed by Missouri voters seeks about $80 million over how Secretary of State Denny Hoskins handled referendum signatures, after the state’s top court ordered the old map and the measure onto the ballot. Mid-Missouri Transit: Three local transit operators won Missouri Transit Operator Champion Awards for helping riders reach work, health care and daily needs. Border War Football: No. 23 Missouri beat Kansas 38-21 in the Border War, with Austin Simmons throwing for 292 yards and three TDs, while coach Eli Drinkwitz criticized Kansas’ rivalry video. Sports & Community: Missouri State rolled past Lindenwood 48-14; and 86 dogs were rescued from southern Missouri commercial breeders in “Operation Eclipse.” Weather: Heat and rain chances return this week, with feels-like temps near 100.

Border War: No. 23 Missouri beat Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence, turning a 14-14 halftime tie into a 28-14 lead after back-to-back KU turnovers in the third quarter; QB Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three TDs, and coach Eli Drinkwitz blasted Kansas’ Civil War/slavery-themed hype video. Redistricting: The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for 2022 districts on the November ballot and raising the stakes for voters facing possible district changes from the August primary. Ballot measure: A new poll shows a razor-thin margin for a petition measure on the November ballot, with many voters still undecided. Air show: The “Show Me State Air Show” opened in Jefferson City with Desert Storm and Afghanistan War commemorations, plus a B-2 Spirit flight. Public safety tech: Parkville suspended its Flock camera program while officials review privacy and data-access concerns. Health: Missouri issued a measles alert after cases rose in neighboring states, urging local readiness. Traffic: MoDOT rerouted westbound I-70 for connector flyover construction tied to Border War travel. Local incidents: A Canadian man was seriously injured after being run over on I-55 in Pemiscot County; a St. Louis storage facility fire was “under control” after a roof collapse; and Kansas City police are investigating a Friday homicide in a business parking lot at 39th and Broadway.

U.S. Supreme Court Map Fight: The Supreme Court again rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for November elections to use the 2022 districts—meaning some voters could face different candidates than they saw in the August primary. Politics & Polling: A new SLU/YouGov survey finds more Missourians disapprove than approve of both President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Kehoe, with Trump hitting his first negative rating in the poll’s history. Border War Football: No. 23 Missouri beat Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence as Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three TDs, while Robert Woodyard Jr. sparked a key swing with back-to-back second-half turnovers. Public Health in Schools: Kansas City health officials say vaccine misinformation and confusion helped drive lower back-to-school vaccination traffic, prompting extra clinics and outreach. Local Transit Awards: Fulton transit operators Carolyn Gaines and Vicki Thomas won Missouri Transit Operator Champion Awards for reliable, complaint-free service. Firearms Rights Lawsuit: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway joined a lawsuit challenging ATF rules that require federal registration for suppressors and short-barreled rifles.

Supreme Court Redistricting: The U.S. Supreme Court again blocked Missouri from using a Trump-backed congressional map for the November midterms, clearing the way for Missouri to revert to the 2022 districts after weeks of legal whiplash that could leave voters facing different districts than in the August primary. Show-Me Politics: Missouri’s map fight is headed back to federal court next week, with the state’s election chief acknowledging the 2022 map order while challengers argue the GOP-drawn lines disenfranchise voters. Border War: Missouri and Kansas renew their rivalry Friday night in Lawrence on FOX, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET as both teams enter at 1-0. Public Health: The CDC says the cyclospora outbreak in Missouri and Illinois is over, urging residents to keep washing produce and hands. State Appointments: Gov. Mike Kehoe named new members to disability and mental health boards, including a Carl Junction resident to the statewide independent living council. Local Safety: A gas leak in Lexington led to evacuations and road closures, but crews stopped the leak with no reported injuries.

U.S. Supreme Court Map Fight: The court again blocked a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for the state to use the 2022 districts for November—raising the odds that more than a million voters could face different choices than in the August primary. Local Election Fallout: Missouri’s top election official, Denny Hoskins, has been pulled into contempt proceedings tied to the map chaos, leaving local clerks still scrambling over which lines to follow. Child Welfare: Gov. Mike Kehoe named 18 members to a new Missouri Child Welfare Task Force to recommend safety standards and better coordination across the system. Courts/Business: Bayer is set to seek approval in Missouri court of a proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement. Road Safety: The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a fatal motorcycle crash in Stone County and another fatal pedestrian crash in Marion County. Weather: A dense fog advisory is in effect in parts of central and northeast Missouri this morning, with visibility sometimes down to a quarter mile. Sports: Missouri and Kansas renew the Border War Friday night in Lawrence.

Supreme Court Map Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court again blocked a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the midterms, clearing the way for Missouri to use the 2022 districts—meaning November could use different lines than the August primary for as many as 1-in-4 voters statewide. Contempt Hearing: Missouri’s top election official, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, was found in contempt by the state Supreme Court for directing clerks to use the disputed map, though the court said he “purged” himself after backing down and ordering the 2022 map. Voter Confusion: Kansas City voters described the map whiplash as “bizarre” and frustrating, with concerns it could depress turnout. Local Government: Kansas City City Council approved major funding and rezoning tied to expanding CPKC Stadium and the riverfront, and separately approved rezoning for a Royals ballpark at Crown Center. Education: Missouri school districts pushed back on an A-F grading framework as DESE prepares to share 2025 performance data by late September. Health & Safety: Missouri is asking residents to report suspected hemorrhagic disease in deer as reports of die-offs continue.

Missouri Redistricting Showdown: Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must appear before the Missouri Supreme Court Thursday to explain why he should not be held in contempt over directing counties to use the 2025 congressional map for November, after conflicting court orders left election officials unsure which map to follow. Public Safety: A pedestrian struck by a westbound Hyundai on U.S. 40 near White Avenue in Kansas City died Wednesday; police say the driver stayed on scene. Courts & Crime: A Harrison County man was arrested for failing to appear in a felony firearm case; in federal court, a Columbia man was sentenced to 10 years for being a felon in possession of a gun, while a Rocheport woman received 18 months for wire fraud and payroll tax crimes. Health & Community: MU Health Care is scheduling flu and COVID-19 vaccination events across mid-Missouri. Local Infrastructure: MoDOT crews begin next week restoring two bridges along Missouri 87 in Cooper County, with work expected to wrap by late October.

Redistricting Crisis: Missouri’s congressional map fight is back at the U.S. Supreme Court as conflicting rulings leave election officials unsure which districts to use for November, with absentee voting starting Sept. 22 and clerks building backup ballots. Courtroom Showdown: Opponents of the GOP-backed map asked the Supreme Court to block a federal order that would keep the 2025 districts in place, after the 8th Circuit refused to pause it. Local Impact: Kansas City voters are caught in the middle, with some facing different district lines depending on which order ultimately controls. Housing Numbers: HUD data shows Jackson County leads Missouri with 10,501 Housing Choice Vouchers units in 2025, while Jefferson County ranks 13th with 819; project-based Section 8 counts put Jefferson County at 8th with 554. Public Safety: I-70 was closed both directions near Odessa after a fiery tractor-trailer rollover; a motorcyclist was ejected in a Kansas City crash and taken to the hospital. Commemoration: Missouri Southern State University will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a campus ceremony Friday.

Redistricting Chaos: The U.S. Supreme Court refused Missouri’s emergency bid to use a Trump-backed congressional map in November, leaving the state to use the older 2022 districts while a Missouri Supreme Court order keeps the new map tied to a voter referendum—setting up more legal whiplash for election officials and candidates. Local Rules: Maryville City Council is still split on whether to regulate UTVs/side-by-sides on city streets, with a draft proposal that would restrict where they can run, require permits/registration, and set safety and alcohol rules. Public Safety: A semi truck rollover injured a driver and passenger in Lewis County; separate crashes sent people to hospitals across the region, including a Jeep that hit a building in Union Star. Crime & Courts: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued the ATF over federal firearm rules on suppressors and short-barreled rifles, while a Hazelwood man was arrested in connection with a Highway 67 death and a Kennett man received 20 years for armed business robberies. State Watch: August general revenue collections rose 4.1% year over year, and Jefferson City police identified a Missouri River body as a 70-year-old man with no foul play suspected. Education & Community: St. Louis District Dairy Council launched an “Adopt-A-Calf” classroom program, and Jefferson City’s Puppies for Parole held its annual dog-days event.

Redistricting Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh denying Missouri’s emergency request, left in place the Missouri Supreme Court’s order that the state use its 2022 congressional map for the November election and put the GOP-backed 2025 map on the ballot as Proposition A—after Missouri officials argued switching maps would cause “unprecedented chaos.” Federal Court Twist: A separate federal judge temporarily blocked Missouri from using the old House map, adding more confusion as deadlines near. AI in Schools: Missouri education agencies are partnering with Google to offer free AI tools and training for K-12, colleges, and Job Centers. Weather & Fire Risk: Drought is returning to mid-Missouri, with trees dropping leaves weeks early, raising wildfire danger. Local Impacts: A pop-up storm in Belton sent a tree through a home roof; Jefferson City police found no foul play in a Missouri River death investigation. Public Safety: Missouri State Highway Patrol reported eight deaths and 82 injuries in 213 Labor Day traffic crashes. Business/Community: Springfield opened two new middle schools funded by the Proposition S bond program.

Missouri Redistricting Fight: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway’s team is pushing back hard in federal court, calling the state Supreme Court’s congressional-map referendum ruling a “legal fiction,” as the dispute heads toward the U.S. Supreme Court. Local Roads & Travel: MoDOT is set to start resurfacing Nodaway County Routes E and EE and Route 46, narrowing lanes and bringing delays through November. Public Safety & Tragedies: A Sheldon man died in a hit-and-run on Highway 54 near Camdenton; a body was also pulled from the Missouri River near Jefferson City, with identification pending. Weather: After a dangerous heat wave, Tuesday is the last scorcher in the Kansas City area before storms move in Wednesday. Education Watch: Missouri educators are raising concerns about the state’s fast rollout of an “A” through “F” school report card system. State Policy: New Missouri public safety laws took effect Aug. 28, including changes tied to traffic, cybercrime, stalking/harassment, and child-related offenses. Workforce & Community: Gov. Mike Kehoe proclaimed September Workforce Development Month, highlighting training and apprenticeship efforts. Jefferson City Commemorations: Jefferson City will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a mobile exhibit, first-responder barbecue, and a symbolic stair climb.

Redistricting Fight Heads to SCOTUS: Missouri’s GOP congressional map fight is going national as the ACLU joins a push to let voters decide a referendum tied to the 2025 map. The Missouri Supreme Court ordered the secretary of state to put the measure on the November ballot, meaning the 2022 districts would be used unless the U.S. Supreme Court steps in. Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway is asking justices to act fast, with other states backing the request. Election Fallout for St. Louis’ 1st District: A separate Missouri Supreme Court ruling could complicate GOP efforts to redraw St. Louis’ 1st District, keeping the issue in play for November. Drought Spurs Burn Bans: After a “flash drought,” fire districts across the Ozarks issued burn bans, warning residents to stop outdoor burning and brush hogging. Mizzou Breaks Ground on $120M Center: The University of Missouri started construction on the Payne Energy Innovation Center, a major new research hub aimed at energy and AI/cyber challenges. Border War Prep: Kansas and Missouri coaches preview Friday’s rivalry in Lawrence, with KU injury statuses still uncertain. Public Safety: A pedestrian was killed in an I-70 crash involving a semi in Saline County, and a 48-hour boil order was issued after a water main break near Highland High School in Lewis County.

Missouri Politics: The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the Trump-backed GOP congressional map from being used in November and ordered a referendum, a move that drew immediate backlash from President Trump and state Republicans. Elections & Courts: Missouri officials are now weighing next steps as the map fight heads toward federal court, with voters set to decide which plan applies. Public Safety: Missouri’s Department of Conservation will hold chronic wasting disease meetings with landowners as a deer-management pilot begins in CWD core areas. Weather: Mid-Missouri is in for another stretch of 90s heat before a cold front brings rain chances Wednesday and cooler temps afterward. Sports: Mizzou’s volleyball match at Wrigley Field was suspended after humidity made the court too wet, with players and staff scrambling to dry the surface. Local News: A fatal house fire in Jefferson County left an 80-year-old man dead and a 90-year-old woman with burn injuries.

Missouri Supreme Court & elections: The state’s congressional map fight is headed for the U.S. Supreme Court after the Missouri high court blocked the GOP-drawn House map and ordered a vote, with Missouri AG Hanaway arguing the ruling creates “mass confusion” for voters and clerks while lawmakers and supporters push to keep the new lines for November. Ballot measure update: Amendment 6—limiting lawmakers’ ability to undo voter-passed initiatives—cleared court hurdles and is set for the November ballot, keeping the focus on direct voter power. Public safety over Labor Day: MoDOT and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are urging extra caution as holiday traffic ramps up and construction zones remain active. Weather watch: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northwest Missouri and the Kansas City area until 10 p.m., with hail and damaging winds the main threats. Local impacts & services: MoDOT scheduled mid-Missouri roadwork and closures, and Missouri’s new public safety laws took effect Aug. 28, including changes tied to traffic, boating, and critical infrastructure crimes. Sports (Missouri): Mizzou soccer opened the 2026 season with a strong start, while Nebraska and Missouri volleyball play Sunday night at Wrigley Field in a historic Big Ten/SEC showcase. Education outcomes: New federal data show Buchanan County’s six-year bachelor’s completion rate for white students at Missouri Western is 41.8% by 2024, with similar completion-rate reporting also appearing for other Missouri counties and UMKC.