Missourians from around the state vocalize dissent against H.J.R. 174 to drastically increase sales taxes in an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax. Missourians are making their voices heard on how disastrous the changes to sales tax would be for families and their communities. Speaker Patterson’s HJR 174, dubbed the “Republican Everything Tax” by […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump started a war with Iran this weekend that will cost billions of dollars and has already led to American deaths. Missouri’s U.S. Senators, Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley, have both openly opposed wars in the Middle East, called Trump the “peace president,” and berated the Biden administration for being “a bunch of […]
Read MoreClaire Cook-Callen, Executive Director at Progress MO released the following statement following the President’s sharing of blatant racist rhetoric and imagery. “The President has crossed a line with his outward racism. In the midst of Black History Month, he reposted a video which included an AI-generated video of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. “Of […]
Read MoreWHAT MISSOURIANS NEED TO KNOW Drawing new maps right now is unconstitutional and illegal. Missouri’s state constitution is very clear: New congressional lines are drawn when we have new census data every decade. Politicians shouldn’t be slicing and dicing communities to pick their voters — voters should be picking their politicians. Gerrymanders take away voters’ […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2024Contact: Joni Wickham, joni@wickhamjames.com 1,679,972 Missourians voted to raise the minimum wage and allow workers to earn paid sick time Workers across the state denounced a lawsuit filed by interest groups who are asking the courts to overturn the will of Missouri voters who passed Proposition A with 57% of the […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2024Contact: Claire Cook-Callen, claire@claireprogressmo.org Voters passed Amendment 3 and Proposition A on Tuesday, and they now prepare to defend the will of the people against radical politicians Jefferson City, MO – In Missouri, voters from Maryville to St. Charles to Cape Girardeau made their voices heard in record numbers. Over 2.9 […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 16, 2024Contact: Claire Cook-Callen, Claire@ProgressMO.org Residents and voters in western St. Louis County speak out on the importance of the upcoming election for State Senate Voters from Senate District 15 in western St. Louis County urged their neighbors and communities to vote for a candidate this November who will uphold the […]
Read MoreSen. Hawley voted repeatedly against U.S. disaster support while whining about government response As natural disasters continue to strike the U.S., Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley’s cold and calculated votes against FEMA funding prove he’s once again playing politics with people’s lives and putting party over the needs of everyday people. As Hurricane Milton bears down […]
Read MoreJefferson City, Mo. – Thursday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, a day centered on the freedom to plan and power to choose when and how to start a family. Unfortunately, Missouri’s U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt have repeatedly voted against protecting access to birth control. In June, Hawley blocked the passage of […]
Read MoreFrom unethical to straight-up weird, Missouri State Senate candidates deserve more scrutiny. This November, Missouri voters will make their voices heard in a number of key races. We took the time to examine some of the key State Senate races and found a number of things Missourians need to know before heading to the polls. […]
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