AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMissouri Redistricting Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, clearing the way for the state to use the 2022 districts in November—setting up a rare primary-to-general switch that could affect nearly 1-in-4 voters statewide. Courtroom Push to the 8th Circuit: Missouri’s map battle is now headed to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, where arguments could decide which districts apply and whether the fight drags on further. Privacy vs. Surveillance: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order tightening rules on automated license plate readers and Flock-style cameras, including deleting most data within 30 days and banning facial-recognition use; Lee’s Summit also paused sharing Flock data with other jurisdictions until an MOU is in place. Public Safety & Health: The VA announced $17 million in Missouri grants to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Fraud & Accountability: A Missouri auditor’s purchasing-card audit helped lead to federal fraud charges against a MoDOT employee accused of $50,000 in personal charges. Economy Watch: The Federal Reserve raised rates to 4%, with Missouri economists warning borrowing costs could rise.
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