By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning,
Missouri voters have repeatedly elected Republicans while rejecting some of the policies those same Republicans champion. In 2024, they went so far as to put abortion rights in the state constitution.
On Tuesday, they'll decide whether to reverse that vote and restore an abortion ban with limited exceptions. They'll also weigh how much power lawmakers should have to change voter-approved measures — and whether to endorse a Republican-drawn congressional map.
Together, those questions expose a persistent tension in Missouri politics: What happens when voters disagree with the politicians they keep electing?
Anna Spoerre reports on the competing closing arguments.
(Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent)
by Anna Spoerre
As Election Day approaches, supporters and opponents of Amendment 3 are linking the abortion debate to broader battles over political influence and the power of voters.
(Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent)
by Annelise Hanshaw
Researchers say early academic results are encouraging, but missing test scores and income information limit what can be learned.
(Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent)
by Rudi Keller
Cole County judge rules taxpayers, school districts and counties lack standing to sue, rejecting claims that the law unfairly treats different counties.
(Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications)
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