Release: Missouri workers to defend overwhelming victory of Proposition A
December 10, 2024
FOR 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 MoreRelease: Missouri Voters Have Their Say, Now Politicians Must Listen
November 6, 2024
FOR 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 MoreRELEASE: 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 […]
Read MoreVotes 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 […]
Read MoreMissourians 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 […]
Read MoreWho *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. […]
Read MoreRELEASE: 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 […]
Read MoreRELEASE: 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 […]
Read MoreRELEASE: 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 […]
Read MoreRELEASE: 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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