Missouri Is #1 In School Censorship – What Are Legislators So Afraid Of?
September 5, 2023 | Progress MO
In August of last year, Missouri’s first statewide law instituting book bans went into effect. Since then, Missouri has instituted even stricter laws censoring libraries and schools, banned more than 300 books, and become number one in America for school censorship. We reviewed a list of all the books Missouri school districts and libraries have […]
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It’s Almost Labor Day – Let’s Celebrate The Past And Look Toward The Future
August 29, 2023 | Progress MO
This Labor Day weekend, families across Missouri will celebrate the working conditions afforded to us by labor movements – especially the 40-hour work week and safe and healthy workspaces. But there’s still work to be done. In Missouri, only a slim majority (58%) of full-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave – and there’s […]
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Missouri Women’s Pay Lags As They Achieve More Than Ever
August 23, 2023 | Progress MO
This Saturday, August 26, marks the anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment as well as Women’s Equality Day. As we reflect on the occasion, how does Missouri measure up on gender equality? Since 2004 Missouri women have made huge strides in academic and career achievements: While in 2004 only 20.3% of Missouri women […]
Read MoreGrim New School Year For Missouri Students
August 16, 2023
Missouri is in the thick of back to school season, but it’s difficult to find ways in which the Missouri legislature is making life better for students and teachers this upcoming year. This past year, 25% of Missouri school districts only operated four days a week. Families are worried about providing childcare while working a […]
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Missourians Feel The Effects Of Climate Change – It’s Not Just The Weather
August 8, 2023 | Progress MO
Missouri Sets Records This Summer With Heatwave In case you haven’t had time to step outside in the past three months, Missouri is setting records this summer with historic high temperatures. It’s hot – and August is probably just going to be worse. Climate change has increased the average temperatures in Missouri, leading to more […]
Read MoreWhy Did Missouri Choose Not To Feed Hungry Kids This Summer?
August 3, 2023 | Progress MO
Missouri electeds didn’t even try to secure money to feed hungry kids this summer. This year, states had the chance to apply for federal aid to provide extra benefits for children who receive free or reduced school meals for the summer months. Forty states applied for – and received – this federal funding. Missouri declined […]
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Missouri Lawyers: Andrew Bailey Should Follow The Law Or Step Down
July 17, 2023 | Progress MO
On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Attorney General’s case concerning his illegal power grab for the initiative petition process. Ahead of the hearing, more than 20 Missouri lawyers have signed the open letter below, calling on Attorney General Andrew Bailey to follow the law or step down: Open Letter: When […]
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Missouri Officials Start Pride Month By Attacking Trans Kids
June 9, 2023 | Progress MO
This past week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson kicked off LGBTQ Pride Month by signing two pieces of legislation attacking some of the most vulnerable kids in the state. As of Wednesday, trans kids in Missouri are banned from playing on the sports’ teams of their choosing and cannot seek out life-saving medical care. These laws […]
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Virginia Man No-Shows On Chiefs – Maybe He Thinks They’re From Kansas?
June 6, 2023 | Progress MO
In case you missed it, on Monday, Missouri’s own Kansas City Chiefs appeared at the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas came out to support the team, as did former Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill. Even some Kansas electeds came out to join the party. Notable absences included Senator […]
Read MoreRELEASE: Liz McCune Assumes Leadership Role as Executive Director of Progress Missouri
June 1, 2023 | Progress MO
Columbia, MO — Progress Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz McCune as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. As an experienced and passionate communications leader, McCune brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role, positioning Progress Missouri for continued success as the trusted communications hub for progressive issues in the state. In her […]
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