In Missouri, lawmakers are advancing contentious bills on transgender rights, including restrictions on bathroom usage and sports participation, with one measure passing the House 98-37 and heading to the Senate Education Committee, according to the Missouri Press Association's Capitol Report. The House also approved a $50 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027, tapping post-pandemic surpluses to cover a $2 billion gap while proposing cuts like $51.5 million from child care subsidies and maintaining K-12 funding short of full formula needs, as reported by The Beacon and MissouriNet. Courts upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan favored by Republicans, despite over 300,000 signatures gathered for a voter referendum, per Democracy Docket and KSAT News.

Economically, major investments signal growth: Metrobloks announced a $1.4 billion data center in Liberty, creating 30 high-wage jobs averaging $95,649 plus hundreds in construction, hailed by Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Economic Development. In St. Joseph, Van-Am is expanding operations with a $1.5 million project for U.S. Navy components, supported by Missouri Works incentives, according to Area Development.

Communities focus on education and infrastructure, with Independence voters considering a $60 million school bond for renovations at three elementary schools and upgrades elsewhere, as detailed by the Kansas City Star. A new initiative trains K-12 teachers on engineering modules to build the STEM pipeline, highlighted in industry discussions.

Southern Missouri lingers in moderate to extreme drought despite recent rainfall easing Midwest coverage by 15%, with low streamflows persisting, notes the U.S. Drought Monitor. Active weather looms, with showers and strong thunderstorms expected Tuesday amid gusty winds, per KRCG and KQ2 forecasts.

Looking Ahead: The Senate debates the House budget as the session runs through May 15, candidate filings close March 31 under the new maps, and a Midwest drought webinar occurs April 9.

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