WE DID IT! Missourians for Constitutional Freedom Turned in Over DOUBLE the Signatures Required to Put Reproductive Rights on the Ballot
Congratulations and THANK YOU to all of our Democratic leaders across the Missouri Democratic Party who trained over 500 signature gatherers from over 48 counties to host more than 60 events and collect thousands of signatures. Together we made more than 30,000 calls, sent more than 40,000 text messages, and knocked hundreds of doors to see this effort across the finish line
ICYMI: Bill Eigel Led Hard-line Republicans In Holding Senate Hostage Over 40 Hours Until Demands Were Met (They Weren’t)
Last week, a group of hard-line Republicans, led by candidate for governor Sen. Bill Eigel, seized control of the Senate floor bringing legislative proceedings to a screeching halt and preventing the legislature from addressing key legislation like funding for rural hospitals and nursing homes or passing the state budget. Eigel and his cronies refused for over 40 hours to end their filibuster until their extreme demands were met before ultimately ending the filibuster without them.
Eigel’s faction was demanding that legislators approve a resolution that asks Missouri voters to limit their own power to check their elected officials at the ballot box and that Governor Parson sign their bill to defund an essential health services provider. These are further attacks on reproductive freedom and family planning in response to the current efforts to put reproductive rights on the ballot this November. These demands showcase the lengths that Missouri Republicans will go to further their extreme agenda.
“While Missouri families are grappling with real challenges on healthcare, education, and economic opportunity, Bill Eigel and his fellow extremists are busy playing political games to attack our rights and freedoms and obstructing progress,” said Missouri Democratic Party Rural Caucus Chair Joshua Dunne. “It’s clear they care more about scoring cheap political points in their run for higher office than improving the lives of Missouri families. Missourians deserve a governor who will always prioritize our best interests, not someone who’d rather obstruct progress at every turn.”
Background:
Kansas City Star: Missouri Capitol Grinds To A Halt As Hard-Right Senators Block Billions For Medicaid
“Members of the hard-right Missouri Freedom Caucus have for more than 28 hours held the Senate floor hostage, halting all action until a laundry list of their demands are met. The hours-long filibuster has sparked chaos among lawmakers who fear that it could blow up the session with less than three weeks left.”
A chorus of Missouri healthcare groups and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday also issued a stark warning: The Freedom Caucus is “endangering the well-being of millions of Missourians.”
The filibuster has blocked the Senate from taking up the renewal of a crucial series of taxes that would keep the state’s Medicaid program operating. The program provides health coverage to roughly 1 million residents. Failure to renew the taxes called the Federal Reimbursement Allowance or FRA, would result in a loss of billions in state and federal Medicaid funds.”
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Hard-Line Republicans Stall Action In Missouri Senate, Find Little Traction On Issues
Springfield News-Leader: “Missouri was the first state to trigger a near-total abortion ban in 2022 when Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Abortions are only allowed in extreme cases to save the life of the mother, but doctors are still hesitant to perform abortions due to the strict legal liability associated with doing so in the state. Following the launch of the campaign to restore abortion rights with the least restrictions, members of the Freedom Caucus engaged in a filibuster to force Senate leaders to bring the initiative petition legislation to a floor debate, citing the abortion measure as a cause for immediate action.”
Missouri Independent: One-Third Of Missouri’s Rural Hospitals At Risk Of Closure, New Data Shows
According to the Missouri Hospital Association, as of August 2023, 19 hospitals, including 12 rural hospitals have closed since 2014 due to funding issues.
It’s an Exciting Time to Be a Missouri Democrat, Become a Member!
By becoming a member of the Missouri Democratic Party, you show what you stand for: truth, opportunity, and justice for all. As a dues-paying member, your contribution supports our fight against the MAGA extremists who are trying to tear this country apart and help us rebuild and take back our state.
In 2024, Missouri Democrats across the state have some real opportunities. We have a chance to fire Josh Hawley, to defend the rights of workers and women, to break the supermajority in Jefferson City, and to stop Trump in his tracks.
The Missouri Democratic Party is harder at work than ever because there’s so much at stake.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Democratic Party Events
St. Louis County Democrats 43rd Annual Gala with DNC Vice-Chair Ken Martin
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT
Moolah Center
12545 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
4:00PM — VIP RECEPTION with KEN MARTIN, VICE-CHAIR OF THE DNC
6:00PM — DOORS & NETWORKING HOUR
7:00PM — FESTIVITIES BEGIN
More Information & Ticket Information Here
3RD Annual Northeast Missouri Democrats’ Donkey Days
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10AM – 4PM
HENDERSON HALL
115 1ST STREET
MONROE CITY, MO
Cost is $25.00 per person which includes a Fried chicken buffet dinner including tea and water, coffee bar with cinnamon rolls and cookies.
Please RSVP by April 22, 2024 to nemodemclub@gmail.com
Payment can be made by:
Check mailed to Joyce Viloria, 700 N. Main St., Monroe City 63456
VENMO to @NEMO-Democrateic-1
Johnson County Democrats Blue Dogs in the Park Event
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 4:30 PM
Cave Hollow Park,
1001 W. Gay,
Warrensburg, MO
Guest speakers invited are 54th House Rep. candidate Eric Stevens, 57th House Rep. candidate Mike Walbom, 31st House Rep. candidate, MO Attorney General candidate Elad Gross, MO Lt. Gov. candidate Richard Brown. Hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks will be served.
July 20, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Dade County & 4th Congressional District Democratic Fundraiser
September 21, 2024 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM: Lawrence County Democrats’ Truman Day BBQ
Upcoming Days of Action
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Upcoming Candidate Events
Derrick Nowlin Fundraiser, May 5th
Leslie Derrington Meet and Greet, May 11th
Gary Wester’s Campaign Kickoff, May 11th
Rebecca Jensen, Meet the Candidates Event, May 18th
Gary Wester, Bingo and Silent Auction, June 23rd
Guidance: Missouri Grassroots Voter Registration 2024
Voter Education
Providing an unregistered voter with the information they may not have previously had constitutes voter education. Missouri now offers eligible Missourians the option to register 100% online if they are using a touchscreen phone or tablet.
QR Codes & Links
Providing an unregistered voter with a link to or a QR code they can scan with their personal phone or tablet or they can scan with a provided touch screen device to complete their registration themselves does not constitute a solicitation and does not trigger a chain of custody issue with a voter registration application.
Language and Presentation
To ensure any voter registration effort remains compliant in the voter education lane, voter registration communications will be separated from any other program communications. This will be accomplished as simply as presenting a separate page to an unregistered voter after one learns the voter is unregistered, for example.
Suggested Language
“Did you know that you can register to vote online in seconds using a touch screen? Here is a Link/ QR Code if you’d like to register now.”