Missouri in the news: courts reshaping midterm maps as redistricting fights heat up. Midwestern state, landlocked, borders Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska.
Severe weather has been recurring across the US, with tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds reported in recent days. Forecasts indicate similar conditions will persist through Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in regions affected last week. Warm temperatures are also expected to increase risks of storms and flooding.
Nebraska and Wisconsin are moving toward legalizing online sports betting on tribal platforms, amid ongoing debates over regulation and gambling addiction. Nebraska's prediction markets are already active, while Wisconsin's bill awaits governor approval, highlighting the evolving landscape of U.S. sports wagering.
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced progress on their new stadium project, which will be built in Kansas City, Kansas. The project includes a training facility and entertainment space, with design decisions underway. The team aims to host major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup games, boosting regional profile.
AP and other outlets show a shift in U.S. immigration enforcement: fewer large-scale arrests in some periods, but overall deportations remain high; polls indicate changing public perception of immigration, while Supreme Court cases and policy changes shape enforcement.
Missouri lawmakers have advanced a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state’s individual income tax through gradual reductions tied to revenue growth, potentially replacing lost revenue with a broadened sales tax. The measure will appear on the November ballot unless an earlier election is called.
Courts and lawmakers are negotiating mid-decade redistricting amid a Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act. Alabama and Florida are among states revisiting congressional maps, with August special primaries and a looming federal review of district lines.