AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRedistricting Fight: Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let newly drawn, Trump-backed congressional districts be used in the midterms after the Missouri Supreme Court blocked the map and ordered the state to use older districts for November. Local Impact: Boone County voters will largely return to the 2022/2024 district lines, with about 40% seeing a different district than in the August primary. Community Voices: In Kansas City, residents along Troost Avenue say the map fight could split their neighborhood, with some hoping reunification brings better representation. Women’s Culture Loss: Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton’s deaths, days apart, are sparking a double wave of grief and renewed debate over what feminist legacy looks like today. Faith + Housing: Festus and Crystal City are moving toward transitional housing plans after a former Catholic school site clears for demolition and construction. Education + Health: UMKC’s Women’s Center and RISE held a cookies-and-condoms tabling event to destigmatize sexual health and push STI testing. Arts + Literacy: A Pigeon Forge theater week is screening Dolly Parton films for $5 tickets, with proceeds benefiting her Imagination Library. Agriculture Learning: Lincoln University hosted a Small Ruminant Field Day for beginner farmers, focusing on pasture, fencing, and parasite management.
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