Missouri Maps in Legal Limbo | St. Louis News

Missouri’s congressional maps are locked in a legal tug-of-war as a federal judge temporarily blocks the state from using new maps, forcing them to stick with the old ones—even though the state Supreme Court tried to dodge the issue by claiming the new map never officially took effect. This high-stakes legal chess match, driven by both state and federal courts, threatens voter clarity and trust in representation. While the federal order is only temporary, the battle isn’t over—and it’s far from settled. Meanwhile, local life shifts: Straub’s Central West End store closes September 25, Federhofer’s Bakery loses its founder after 60 years, but BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups prepares a November comeback to keep the city’s blues alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e51ed2ca9bce5234