By Hannah Falcon
KY3 Springfield, April 10, 2025. Also KMOV-TV St. Louis, KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, WGEM-TV (Quincy, IL), KAIT-TV (Jonesboro, AR)
Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with plans that would restrict abortions and paid sick leave. After Missourians voted in favor of restoring abortion access and requiring paid sick leave, many Republican lawmakers introduced bills that would reverse those votes. If passed, one bill would entirely repeal the paid sick leave portion of Prop A, which is set to go into effect May 1. ...
The Missouri Supreme Court is also considering a lawsuit to overturn the voter-approved paid sick leave. Several business groups brought this lawsuit forward because they were concerned about the effects Proposition A could have on the state’s economy. But some small businesses stepped up to defend it. The court has not yet made a ruling.