Daily Brief: Thursday, August 20, 2026

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

Missouri must fix Medicaid’s paperwork problem before work requirements begin​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

More than 300,000 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage. Ninety-two percent of them weren’t found ineligible. They lost coverage because of paperwork. That number should shape how Missouri prepares for… — Missouri Independent

📼 From the PubDef archive: “ACORN Endorses Jeff Harris for A.G.” (Feb 2008)

Judge rules against ballot slot for Missouri proposal to limit change to initiatives

A proposal to limit the legislature’s power to alter or repeal measures passed by initiative should not be on Missouri’s November ballot because it “impermissibly constricts” the legislative freedom… — Missouri Independent

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

Judge blocks referendum on gerrymandered Missouri redistricting plan

The Missouri Constitution’s provisions allowing a referendum on “any act” of the Legislature do not extend that power to laws establishing congressional districts, Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel… — Missouri Independent

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

Making room for new neighbors

A stretch of vacant lots along Evans Avenue could look dramatically different in the coming years, with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis planning 40 new homes in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Most of… — St. Louis American

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

This Week’s Photos: August 20th, 2026

This week’s photo gallery highlights PGA Tour standout Sam Burns sharing golf tips and encouragement with young players from Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club and First Tee during a visit to The… — St. Louis American

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

Zyland’s next spotlight

At just 20 years old, Zyland has already built a creative résumé that spans writing, music and youth advocacy. This weekend, she adds another chapter to that journey — a role in the St. Louis stage… — St. Louis American

Tina Town

St. Louis CITY SC will continue its celebration of Tina Turner on Saturday, August 22, with a matchday dedicated to the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. The day marks the culmination of months of work… — St. Louis American

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

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