On the Ballot | Sports Betting in Missouri

By | November 2, 2024
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Introduction In the wake of Kansas legalizing sports betting, Missouri voters will decide whether or not to allow the same on the other side of the state line. Amendment 2 proposes allowing people 21 years old and older to bet on sports in Missouri. If it passes, the Missouri Gaming Commission would regulate sports betting statewide.…

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On the Ballot | Ranked-Choice Voting

By | November 1, 2024
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Introduction On Tuesday voters will decide whether to change Missouri law to prohibit ranked-choice voting and change the language in the Missouri Constitution to say that “only” U.S. Citizens can vote rather than “all”. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank all the candidates in order of preference. The way it works: Transcript Nick Haines [Host,…

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On the Ballot | Court Fees to Support Law Enforcement Salaries & Benefits

By | November 1, 2024
Close-up of a small bronze statuette of Lady Justice before a flag of Missouri.

Introduction Amendment 6, which asks voters to decide whether to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow state courts to charge administrative fees to provide pensions and other compensation to former sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys, is on Tuesday’s ballot. The amendment is in direct opposition to a unanimous 2021 Missouri Supreme Court ruling that…

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On the Ballot | Missouri’s Minimum Wage

By | October 22, 2024
The words Minimum Wage are written in black ink with red underlines on a piece of graph paper with a red and black marker sits next to them on the page.

Introduction Proposition A will appear on Missouri’s November ballot, asking voters to decide on raising the state’s minimum wage and implementing paid sick leave. If approved, the minimum wage would increase to $13.75 in 2025 and $15 in 2026, with annual adjustments based on inflation. The law would also require businesses to provide paid sick…

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On the Ballot: Navigating Missouri’s Ballot Initiative

By | October 9, 2024
Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City

Introduction This short video takes a deep dive into the process behind Missouri’s ballot initiative petitions, a key tool for citizen-driven democracy. The episode features Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and grassroots organizer Justice Gatson, who walk viewers through the complex journey from drafting a ballot measure to gathering the necessary signatures and ensuring…

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