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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

Why won’t Missouri’s GOP reps actually fight for us? #GOPShutdown

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-08, Jason Smith is raising costs on 52,294 Missourians.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-07, Eric Burlison is raising costs on 62,104 Missourians.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-06, Sam Graves is raising costs on 44,325 Missourians.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-04, Mark Alford is raising costs on 50,334 Missourians.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-03, Bob Onder is raising costs on 41,496 Missourians.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

In MO-02, Ann Wagner is raising costs on 50,755 Missourians. #GOPShutdown

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

New @kff.org research shows that costs would skyrocket for the over 400,000 Missourians who use these tax credits if they expire. Here's how costs will go up for hundreds of thousands of Missourians: www.kff.org/quick-take/m... #GOPShutdown

More Than Half of ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in Republican Congressional Districts

Since the enhanced premium tax credits became available in 2021, ACA Marketplace enrollment has increased significantly in some red states, and 57% of enrollees now live in Republican congressional di...

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20h

🧵 Over 400,000 Missourians rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits to make health care affordable for their families. But those tax credits are about to expire and the GOP is refusing to discuss an extension, even going so far as shutting down the government to avoid the conversation. #GOPShutdown

These reps want to slash your health care with Ann Wagner, Bob Onder, Mark Alford, Sam Graves, Eric Burlison and Jason Smith of MO

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 1d

Really Rep. Eric Burlison? After years of calling for the release of the Epstein files, YOU could be the deciding signature but are choosing not to take real action. Sad.

Eric Burlison with a concerned face. Text on image includes: Really? headline. And the text in box below face: Missourinet: Missouri congressman Eric Burlison wants Epstein Files released but won't force a vote

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 4d

When you 👀 it

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 7d

Sen. Eric Schmitt is calling for a “cleansing.” 😳

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 7d

Sen. Eric Schmitt is calling for a “cleansing.” 😳

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 9d

Full story from the @missouriindependent.com: missouriindependent.com/2025/10/06/m...

Missouri attorney general subpoenas Planned Parenthood for patient abortion records • Missouri Independent

Missouri's attorney general subpoenaed for health records of Planned Parenthood abortion patients as part of ongoing litigation around abortion access.

missouriindependent.com

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Politicians need to STAY OUT of the exam room!

New AG, same old tricks with Hanaway and Bailey’s faces. Missouri Independent headline: Missouri attorney general subpoenas Planned Parenthood for patient abortion records

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 12d

What has Ann Wagner actually done for Missouri? 🤔

Do something meme with the character poking at Ann Wagner’s head

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 13d

You can get the full statement from @aclumo.bsky.social threaded over on their account: bsky.app/profile/aclu...

ACLU of Missouri @aclumo.bsky.social · 14d

"Despite denying a deployment in Missouri just days ago, Kehoe's actions threaten people & businesses across the state & ignores the needs of the St. Louis community that is still in the midst of clean up from a devastating tornado,” said Luz María Henríquez, executive director -ACLU of Missouri.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 13d

From @aclumo.bsky.social: "With the backdrop of masked immigration agents breaking apart our families and communities, it is particularly concerning that the Governor is asking Guard members to voluntarily participate in this agenda."

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 14d

Today in lying liars who lie: #MOLeg politicians keep trying to trick voters because they know their policies are *that* unpopular. missouriindependent.com/briefs/misso...

Missouri Independent: Missouri judge says new ballot language again fails to mention repeal of abortion rights. Graphic of Secretary of State Hoskins with question marks in a thought bubble above his head.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 16d

📊 Is the math mathing for you? Gov. Kehoe and #MOLeg want to destroy our initiative petition process so that even 93% of MO voters approving a ballot measure means it could fail.
📰 from @kansascity.com’s @kacen.bsky.social: www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 19d

This is our moment to take action with @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social! Get involved today: peoplenotpoliticiansmo.org

People Not Politicians sign held up outside the Missouri State Capitol in front of the thousands of Missourians protesting the gerrymander

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 19d

✒️ The editorial staff encourages signing the @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social petitions:
📍 Saturday 10-2 at SEIU Local 1, 2725 Clifton, St. Louis
📍 Sunday 1-5 at Economic Development Council of St. Charles, 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 19d

🧵 The @stlouisamerican.bsky.social has published an urgent call for Black Missourians to fight back against the "draconian" and "diabolical" plot to silence their voices through gerrymandering: www.stlamerican.com/news/editori... #MOGov #MOLeg

St. Louis American editorial quote: An Urgent Call. Black Missourians must defend their voice in Congress. Paired with an image of Black Missourians holding flags and People Not Politicians campaign signs.

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 22d

Judge: #MOLeg can’t keep lying to voters

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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 20d

Full story from @propublica.org’s @jeremykohler.bsky.social: www.propublica.org/article/andr...

“His Audience Was Really Trump”: How New FBI Lead Used His Missouri AG Role to Wage a Culture War

Andrew Bailey’s nearly three-year term as Missouri’s top lawyer was marked by splashy fights over gender, schools and diversity that often fizzled but boosted his political profile. Now he’s co-deputy...

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