Daily Brief: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

St. Louis news worth your time today — curated by PubDef, with receipts from the archive. Click through for the full stories.

Missouri Supreme Court seeks swift action in redistricting ballot measure case

The Missouri Supreme Court wants a quick resolution in lower courts of a lawsuit that will decide if voters will see a congressional redistricting referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a Monday letter… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “VIDEO: McCaskill on Equal Pay” (Apr 2008)

Building Black innovation

Inside The Post Building two weeks ago, entrepreneurs, creatives, founders and learners came ready to listen, ready to ask questions.  They were ready to talk about what it means to build something… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “KWMU moving to Grand Center” (Nov 2008)

Taxing decision

For Camelia Bass, voting against St. Louis County’s proposed use tax came down to a simple concern: People are already struggling to make ends meet.  “People don’t have it,” Bass said. “We just don’t… — St. Louis American

City camps keep kids active, connected

St. Louis city recreation centers wrapped up their free 10-week summer programs with an all-camps luau at Marquette Recreation Center, celebrating a season dedicated to keeping local youth active and… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Luther Burden ends his preseason preparation

Wide receiver Luther Burden’s 2026 NFL season is on hold for a few weeks after he injured his groin during a Chicago Bears practice on Saturday. According to head coach Ben Johnson, Burden will miss… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Lame Duck Gov makes a few appointments” (Nov 2008)

Primary was a dry run for the November election

The August primaries were revealing, bringing both disappointments and successes. Can we get past the slings and arrows that typically go airborne after tough races and contentious ballot… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Baker named interim Simon Institute director

Linda R. Baker has been named interim director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.  Baker, a professor at the institute, has led several experiential… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Everybody’s Talking Taxes” (Apr 2008)

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