WHAT 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. […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Sept. 18, 2024Contact: Claire Cook-Callen, Claire@ProgressMO.org Hawley’s vote against IVF access is the latest in a long line of attacks on reproductive freedom JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Sen. Josh Hawley voted to block the Right to IVF Act for the second time this year. This crucial legislation would have […]
Read MoreIndependence, Mo. – Voters selected Joe Nicola as the Republican candidate for Senate District 11. As an unelected and untested candidate, Nicola’s positions and comments are not widely known by voters. After a thorough examination of his record and comments, it’s clear Nicola is the wrong choice for Missouri. Here are 5 things to know […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Sept. 13, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Missouri State Senate candidates turn attention to controlling birth control access JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Politicians continue to demand more control over Missourians’ lives despite citizens telling them they want their freedom. Missouri’s cruel abortion ban, with no exceptions for rape or incest, was just the beginning for […]
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