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RELEASE: Voters in Senate District 15 urge neighbors to vote for state senate candidates who will uphold will of the people

October 16, 2024

FOR 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 […]

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Votes against FEMA funding show the real Josh Hawley

October 9, 2024

Sen. 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 […]

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Missourians Use World Contraception Day to Sound Alarm on Attacks on Birth Control

September 26, 2024

Jefferson 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 […]

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Who *are* these guys?

September 23, 2024

From 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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RELEASE: Senator Hawley once again blocks IVF protections, choosing extremism over Missouri families

September 18, 2024

FOR 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 […]

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RELEASE: From supporting the cruel abortion ban to wanting to hurt local public schools, Joe Nicola is wrong for Missouri

September 17, 2024

Independence, 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 […]

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RELEASE: No limits for controlling politicians

September 13, 2024

FOR 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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RELEASE: Missourians unveil billboard highlighting Senator Hawley’s assault on reproductive freedom

September 13, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 12, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org “Vote for Amendment 3 and Against Hawley to Reclaim Our Rights.” ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Local leaders and advocates gathered outside Senator Josh Hawley’s St. Louis office to unveil a powerful new billboard featuring the bold message: “Your Body, His Choice: Senator Josh Hawley Wants to Control Your […]

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RELEASE: Candidates can’t be trusted to uphold will of voters

September 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Sept. 6, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Polling shows Missourians support abortion, minimum wage increase but politicians are bent on having it their way JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri voters are energized to go to the polls this fall to vote on key ballot issues such as restoring abortion access, and providing workers with earned […]

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RELEASE: Senator Josh Hawley’s Labor Day betrayal

August 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Aug. 28, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Photo ops and tweets don’t pay Missourians’ bills JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Labor leaders from across Missouri met Wednesday, Aug. 28, to push back against Sen. Josh Hawley’s attempts to rebrand himself as a friend of workers just two months before November’s election. View or download the full […]

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