On the Ballot | Missouri’s Minimum Wage

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

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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