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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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RELEASE: As Missouri kids head back to school, extreme politicians campaign on defunding them
August 19, 2024

FOR 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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RELEASE: David Gregory’s history of extreme rhetoric alienates voters
August 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Aug. 12, 2024Contact: liz@progressmo.org Three things to know about David Gregory after GOP primary ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Voters last week selected extreme conservative David Gregory as the Republican candidate for Senate District 15. Gregory, who failed in his bid for state auditor in 2022, has said that he feels Missouri’s total […]

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