Missouri Republicans were able to swiftly overturn abortion rights and paid sick leave using an uncommon procedural move, sparking outrage from Democrats and advocates who say the legislature has ignored the will of the people.
In November 2024, Missouri voters passed two major ballot initiatives: Amendment 3, which reinstated abortion rights lost after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and Proposition A, which guaranteed paid sick leave for over 700,000 workers, the Missouri Independent reported.
Both passed with strong support across party lines, with Proposition A earning 58% of the vote. Since their passage, conservative lawmakers have worked to undermine or reverse the measures, citing economic concerns and ideological opposition.
One of the worst states in the country easily
Its the Florida of the midwest
Nope… Florida sucks but no where as much as MO.
I beg to differ
Could be worse. Could be Alabama.
Arkansas
At least we have Northwest Arkansas. Missouri just has alcoholism.
I do love my Ma and Pa
There’s a reason it sounds an awful lot like “Misery”.
Missouri’s main import is people from California that moved there.
mostly republicans, and good riddance too.
theres still alot upper middle class and wealthy Rs in cali, living in nearby nevada while railing on californias"wokeness" but thier business depends on california clients.