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- 1Trump rebukes Supreme Court after third rejection of Missouri GOP map▼Trump rebukes Supreme Court after it rejects Missouri GOP map for 3rd time
Donald Trump publicly criticized the US Supreme Court after it rejected, for the third time, a Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri. The rebuke highlights growing tension between Trump and a court shaped by his own appointees, with the dispute centering on gerrymandering claims and how far state legislatures can go in redrawing districts for partisan advantage ahead of upcoming elections.
- 2Private donors fund Missouri education board's commissioner search▼Private donors are funding Missouri education board’s commissioner search, strategic plan
Private donors are paying for the Missouri State Board of Education's search for a new education commissioner as well as the development of its strategic plan, the Missouri Independent reports. The arrangement is drawing attention because it involves outside money influencing key decisions about the leadership and direction of the state's public education system.
- 3Missouri urged to take care choosing next education commissioner▼Commentary: Missouri should take the time to get its next education commissioner right
A commentary in the Missouri Independent argues that Missouri should take the time to get its next education commissioner right, cautioning state leaders against rushing the selection process. The piece comes as the state's education department searches for new leadership, and it stresses that the choice will shape schools, teachers and students across Missouri for years to come.
- 4Commentary urges Missouri lawmakers to prioritize school funding▼Commentary: When will adequately funding Missouri public schools become a legislative priority?
A commentary published by Missouri Independent asks when adequately funding Missouri's public schools will become a legislative priority. The piece argues that the state has repeatedly failed to direct sufficient resources to its K-12 schools, and challenges lawmakers to treat full school funding as a core obligation rather than an afterthought as they weigh budget choices.
- 5Missouri Republicans rush late campaigns on two ballot measures▼Missouri Republicans scramble to launch late campaigns on two ballot measures
Missouri Republicans are hurrying to organize last-minute campaigns ahead of votes on two state ballot measures, according to the Missouri Independent. The late start suggests party leaders struggled to mobilize support in time, and the scramble is drawing attention as the election approaches.