2023 hasn’t been the best year for Missouri. From attacks on trans kids to school censorship to an investigation into the House Speaker, there’s been plenty to worry about. But as Thanksgiving approaches, Progress MO has been reflecting on some of the local heroes that have made this year a little bit easier. Here are […]
Read MoreOver the past two years, Missouri SNAP benefits have undergone major changes. As food prices continue to surge, Missouri families suffer, and often community food banks feel the heat of increased demand.
Read MoreMissouri Senator Josh Hawley knows the problems facing America’s young men. But is he man enough to help address them?
Read MoreHawley’s Famous Phoniness Stands Out In Votes Against Veterans
Read MoreIt’s spooky season – and here in Missouri, we have no shortage of scream-worthy moments from the past year to keep us on our toes. 10. Missouri’s Most Famous Coward Wrote a Book On Manliness Senator Josh Hawley, nationally known for literally running away from his own problems, thought he was the authority on manhood […]
Read MoreHouse Ethics Committee MUST Investigate Speaker Dean Plocher For His Repeated Violations of the Law
Read MoreMissouri politicians are making life difficult for our state’s kids.
Read MoreWith the expiration of key aid programs for families, working Missourians are struggling to keep their households afloat. The result: over 17% of Missouri children are in poverty, including nearly one in five children under 5 years old.
Read MoreMissouri is falling behind other states, and the legislature isn’t doing anything about it. As the year comes to an end, national organizations are putting out reports of the best – and the worst – states on particular issues. Unfortunately, these reports don’t give Missouri a lot of bragging rights. The state ranked in the […]
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services announced on August 29 that Medicare could now negotiate the prices of 10 life-saving drugs for diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. While prices aren’t final yet, Missouri seniors can expect to save as much as $80,000 a year on prescription drugs like Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Imbruvica, […]
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