Missouri wants back on the presidential map

By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning,

A lot of public life turns on systems most people only notice when they stop working as expected.

Missouri’s presidential nominating process drew complaints after caucuses replaced a state-run primary. A Kansas City French immersion school is trying to keep classrooms stable while federal visa delays sideline experienced teachers. And at the U.S. Supreme Court, a Missouri Roundup verdict is now part of a broader fight over whether state juries can push companies beyond federal labeling rules.

by Rudi Keller

After low turnout and complaints over the 2024 caucuses, leaders of both major parties want Missouri back on the presidential primary calendar — though not every Republican is sold.

by William David Hehemann

At the nation’s largest French immersion school, delayed visa renewals have pulled experienced international teachers out of classrooms and raised worries about what happens if the disruption spreads.

by Jacob Fischler

A Missouri jury’s verdict against Roundup’s manufacturer is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, where the justices are weighing federal uniformity against state-level consumer protections.

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