Missouri's political landscape buzzes with contention as opponents of a Republican-backed congressional redistricting map announce they have gathered enough signatures to force a voter referendum this November, potentially halting its implementation and preserving a Democratic seat through the midterms, according to election analysts. The Missouri Chamber reports lawmakers are advancing bills like SB 1425 and HB 3095 to extend a key tax credit for corporate headquarters until 2040, aiming to retain jobs amid growth at firms like Burns & McDonnell, which plans to add 500 employees in Kansas City this year. Meanwhile, the House approved a sweeping property tax overhaul in HB 2780, mandating separate rate rollbacks for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties to ease reassessment burdens, and passed HB 2747 requiring juries, not judges, to impose death penalties in capital cases.

Economically, Missouri general revenue collections rose one percent this fiscal year, per state development officials, while Boeing solidified its Defense, Space & Security headquarters in St. Louis. A massive $150 billion in revenue bonds and tax breaks were greenlit for an 800MW Nebius data center, though opponents plan legal challenges. The Department of Natural Resources launched a six-month energy plan to tackle surging demand from data centers and manufacturing, modeling scenarios to cut reliance on imported electricity.

In communities, Mehlville School District celebrated strong 2025 test scores, with an Annual Performance Report of 91.7 percent, and Prop A funding for roofs, HVAC, and safety upgrades. Cass County districts seek voter approval April 7 for no-tax-increase bonds enhancing security, early learning, and programs like JROTC and robotics. The Senate advanced the Missouri Nuclear Energy Advancement Act to enable new facilities.

No major recent weather events hit Missouri, though mid-Missouri saw minor wintry precipitation earlier this year.

Looking Ahead, watch for House debates on the governor's sales tax expansion plan next week before spring recess, Cass County school bond votes, and Nebius data center challenges.

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