Columbia, Missouri

Attention is turning to how congressional district boundaries will be redrawn ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. Redistricting fights can determine control of the House, and both parties are expected to push for map changes in key states. Local outlets, including Missouri's Columbia Missourian, are covering how the process may affect voters and candidates.

Columbia Public Schools in Missouri has filed a second lawsuit seeking to stop a charter school from operating in the district. The move escalates a legal fight over the school's approval, with district officials arguing the charter should not be allowed to open. The case is drawing attention locally as it raises broader questions about charter school expansion and public school funding.