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. […]
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 […]
Read MoreFOR 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 […]
Read MoreFOR 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 […]
Read MoreFOR 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 […]
Read MoreJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri families gather to celebrate Labor Day, Sen. Hawley wants you to forget his record. He claims to be “pro labor,” but his actions speak louder than his empty words. He’s betrayed Missouri workers time and time again. Hawley’s recent appearances at union events are a desperate attempt to mislead […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Aug. 27, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Where Missouri candidates stand issues important to working families JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – While many Missourians plan to celebrate Labor Day with barbecues and enjoy the last few days of Summer, for working families Labor Day is a reminder of the ways candidates have ignored them. In the […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Aug. 19, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Over 90% of Missouri kids attend their local public schools that Missouri State Senate candidates want to radically alter JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Kids across the state of Missouri have started returning to their classrooms, and the signs of their return are everywhere: from back-to-school shopping in our […]
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