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Reproductive Freedom and Health Care will be on the November Ballot

13 Tuesday Aug 2024

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“Stop the war on women, we will not be hushed”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2024
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Ashcroft Issues Initiative Petition Certificates

Jefferson City, Mo. —– Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft today issued certificates regarding four initiative petitions filed with his office. Signatures for petitions 2024-038, 2024-086, 2024-160, and 2024-165 were submitted to the secretary of state’s office before the statutory deadline – May 8.

To receive a Certificate of Sufficiency, a minimum number of valid signatures must be obtained in six of the eight congressional districts in Missouri. Initiative petitions meeting sufficiency requirements will be placed on the November 5 statewide ballot – these include: 2024-038, 2024-086 and 2024-160.

Initiative Petition Summary:

Petition Number Subject Type of Amendment Sufficient / Insufficient

2024-038,Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time Statutory Sufficient

2024-086 Reproductive Health Care Constitutional Sufficient

2024-160 Sports Wagering Constitutional Sufficient

2024-165 Osage River Gambling Boat License Constitutional Insufficient

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From Missourians for Constitutional Freedom:

Missouri Abortion Rights Initiative Petition, Amendment 3, Officially Verified and Set for the November Ballot

August 13, 2024

More than 380,000 Missourians from All 114 Counties Signed the Petition to End Missouri’s Cruel Abortion Ban at the Ballot Box

Missouri — Today, the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office officially verified that Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the coalition committed to ending Missouri’s abortion ban, submitted enough signatures to put the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative on the ballot on November 5, 2024. A YES vote on Amendment 3 will give Missouri women and doctors the freedom to make decisions around pregnancy — including abortion, birth control, and miscarriage care — free from political interference.

Rachel Sweet, Campaign Manager for Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, said:

“This is a major step forward for our campaign and for Missourians who want to end our state’s cruel abortion ban. The successful submission of more than 380,000 signatures, collected from all 114 counties in Missouri, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of thousands of volunteers and supporters who believe we must end Missouri’s total abortion ban.”

“As we turn our attention to the November ballot, it’s clear Missourians overwhelmingly support reproductive freedom and will have the chance to make their voices heard at the ballot box. We are ready to fight so all Missourians can take back the freedom to make their own health care decisions.”

Mallory Schwarz, Abortion Action Missouri [2024 file photo].

Mallory Schwarz, Executive Director for Abortion Action Missouri, said:

“Right now in Missouri, abortion is banned, patients are being turned away from emergency rooms, and doctor’s hands are tied by politicians. This amendment is about making sure pregnant Missourians get the care they need without delay or restrictions.”

“A yes vote ends the abortion ban so that Missouri patients, families, and doctors can make personal and private decisions about pregnancy and abortion care, without politicians interfering. This amendment, this effort to end Missouri’s abortion ban is Missouri-grown. Missourians from Cape Girardeau to Maryville have been working together and taking action to make this initiative a reality. We’re committed to this cause because we live here; we’ve grown up here; we have families here; and we are taking back what’s ours.”

Tori Schafer, ACLU Missouri [2024 file photo].

Tori Schafer, Director for Policy and Campaigns for ACLU of Missouri, said:

“Voting YES on this amendment ends Missouri’s extreme, cruel abortion ban. Amendment 3 is crucial for restoring fundamental rights and ensuring that all Missourians have access to reproductive health care. This is about safeguarding our freedoms and protecting the health and dignity of every person in our state so that decisions around abortion, birth control, and miscarriage care are left up to patients and their families – not politicians.”

Dr. Selina Sandoval, Associate Medical Director for Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes, said:

“Patients’ lives are at risk every day in Missouri because extremist politicians banned abortion. We can and we are going to change that in November. As a physician, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact this ban has had on Missouri patients, many of whom travel hours from home if they can get an appointment, while others simply cannot access care. In all my years of training – medical school, residency, fellowship – I was never taught how to explain to a patient why their rights depended on their zip code. As Missourians, we deserve better, and I am grateful to the volunteers and advocates who have worked tirelessly to make sure my hands are not tied by politicians and my patients can access life-affirming care.”

Margot Riphagen, Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action, said:

“Missourians have been suffering under a total abortion ban with no exceptions, leaving women and families in unimaginable circumstances. Politicians in Jefferson City have stripped away access to essential reproductive health care, forcing Missourians to face dangerous pregnancy complications without the care they need, particularly in rural parts of the state where access to reproductive care is already limited.”

“This cruel and unjust ban has put countless lives at risk and denied people the fundamental right to make their own health care decisions. By passing this amendment, we can end Missouri’s total abortion ban and ensure that Missourians regain access to comprehensive reproductive health care. It’s time to put control back in the hands of individuals and protect the health and dignity of our communities.”

To join our campaign, sign up at moconstitutionalfreedom.org.

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Keep Abortion Safe and Legal”

Previously:

Chutzpah (Kansas) (August 4, 2022)

Campaign Finance: Not too sure about that (January 16, 2024)

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – women’s rights initiative petition for 2024 ballot (January 18, 2024)

Campaign Finance: Remember Kansas? Missouri is next. (January 19, 2024)

Campaign Finance: own it (January 19, 2024)

Campaign Finance: We’re not in Kansas anymore (January 19, 2024)

Mark Alford (r) – failure to read the womb, again (January 21, 2024)

Campaign Finance: More (January 22, 2024)

Campaign Finance: and more (January 23, 2024)

Campaign Finance: It does, but not in the way you think. (January 23, 2024)

Campaign Finance: and even more (January 26, 2024)

Campaign Finance: “No one expects the anti-choice imposition” (January 26, 2024)

Campaign Finance: this is the beginning, not the end (February 1, 2024)

Campaign Finance: keep it coming (February 4, 2024)

Campaign Finance: philanthropy (February 6, 2024)

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – volunteer training, petition signing, rally – Kansas City, Missouri – February 6, 2024 (February 6, 2023)

Rev. Holly McKissick – Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – Kansas City – February 6, 2024 (February 7, 2024)

Rabbi Doug Alpert – Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – Kansas City – February 6, 2024 (February 7, 2024)

Dr. Iman Alsaden – Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – Kansas City – February 6, 2024 (February 8, 2024)

Hartzell Gray – Missourians for Constitutional Freedom – Kansas City – February 6, 2024 (February 8, 2024)

Campaign Finance: the world in which they want you to exist (February 9, 2024)

Signing, Everywhere, All at Once (February 10, 2024)

Campaign Finance: definitely a global impact (February 16, 2024)

Campaign Finance: forward (February 21, 2024)

Campaign Finance: still more (February 23, 2024)

Campaign Finance: more forward (February 26, 2024)

Campaign Finance: keep it coming in (March 5, 2024)

Signing the Petition – Sedalia, Missouri – March 17, 2024 (March 17, 2024)

Campaign Finance: there’ll be more (March 20, 2024)

Signing the Petition – Warrensburg, Missouri – April 5, 2024 (April 5, 20204)

Campaign Finance: sign the petition (April 10, 2024)

Sign the Petition (April 15, 2024)

Signing the petition in Lexington, Missouri (April 23, 2024)

Campaign Finance: on several levels (April 27, 2024)

Signing the Petition in Raymore, Missouri (April 28, 2024)

Campaign Finance: guess what’s next (April 29, 2024)

This morning in Jefferson City, Missouri – delivering the signed petitions (May 3, 2024)

This morning in Jefferson City, Missouri – delivering the signed petitions – part 2 (May 3, 2024)

Abortion Rights Rally in Jefferson City – May 3, 2024 – Press Gaggle (May 4, 2024)

Campaign Finance: coming up on the agenda (August 6, 2024)

Campaign Finance: Kansas City Question 1 on April 2nd – health care

22 Friday Mar 2013

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At the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C131014: Continue To Care Committee

Po Box 7181 Committee Type: Campaign

Kansas City Mo 64113

(816) 213-2862 Established Date: 01/25/2013

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Ballot Measures Election Date Subject Support/Oppose

Kansas City Question 1 04/02/2013 Healthcare/City Of Kansas City Support

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Over the last few weeks:

C131014 02/08/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City 1200 Main, Suite 230 Kansas City MO 64105 2/8/2013 $50,000.00

C131014 02/08/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE JE Dunn Construction Company 1001 Locust Street Kansas City MO 64106 2/8/2013 $10,000.00

C131014 03/04/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Kansas City Free Health Clinic 3515 Broadway Kansas City MO 64111 3/4/2013 $10,000.00

C131014 03/06/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Blue cross blue shield of Kansas City Po box 419159 Kansas City MO 64141 3/6/2013 $10,000.00

C131014 03/08/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City 2700 E 18th Suite 220 Kansas City MO 64127 3/8/2013 $120,000.00

C131014 03/21/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Northland Health Care Access P.O. Box 14414 Parkville MO 64152 3/21/2013 $10,000.00

C131014 03/21/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE The Health Alliance of Midamerica 7015 College Blvd, Suite 150 Overland Park KS 66211 3/21/2013 $12,500.00

C131014 03/21/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Saint Luke’s Health System 10920 Elm Ave. Kansas City MO 64134 3/21/2013 $10,000.00

C131014 03/22/2013 CONTINUE TO CARE COMMITTEE Truman Medical Centers 7900 Lee’s Summit rd. Kansas City MO 64139 3/22/2013 $20,000.00

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They’re not waiting for Obamacare to kick in. Why would that be?:

….It is important that Kansas Citians vote yes on Question 1 on April 2 because the cost of NOT renewing the Health Levy would significantly exceed the cost of renewing it. If we don’t renew the levy, patients who are unable to receive needed care will become an additional cost the city has to shoulder. And, private hospitals that aren’t getting paid for providing services to uninsured or underinsured patients will be forced to raise their costs for everyone else. This is not a new tax but a continuation of the existing Health Levy. In short, the Health Levy is a common sense solution to prevent a much larger problem….

Continue to Care

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   On April 2, 2013, Kansas City is asking voters to approve Question 1, which will renew the approximately one-third of Kansas City’s Health Levy that is set to expire next year. It is important to note that the city’s safety net providers are not asking for a new tax, but rather the continuation of an existing levy dedicated to providing basic health care for the underserved.

   The Health Levy is an important investment for the city because it helps offset the costs of uninsured and underinsured patients while keeping health care costs lower for the rest of us. It also helps create stronger, healthier communities.

   Equally important, the Health Levy supports the Kansas City economy by investing in thousands of health care jobs.

   Specifically, Question 1 requests renewal of 22 cents of the current tax levy dedicated to ambulance services, emergency medical services, and hospital and public health purposes for a period of nine years. Funding would support Truman Medical Centers, and non-profit neighborhood health centers, including Northland Health Care Access, Cabot Westside Health Center, Swope Health Services, KC Care Clinic, and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center.

   An owner of a home assessed at $100,000 pays less than $4.00 per month to help provide essential health care services in our community.

   Last year, this portion of the Health Levy helped pay for more than 140,000 health care visits in Kansas City. One out of every ten Kansas Citians benefited from this levy.

   Question 1 will ensure critical funding for Kansas City’s safety net health care providers; without it the safety net providers simply cannot continue to provide quality care for the residents who need it the most.

       These services included vital mental health services treating serious and persistent mental illness for adults, children and families.

       And, these visits include supporting emergency, inpatient, and prescription assistance for those who would not otherwise have access to the care.

   Some crucial health care programs, such as mammograms, childhood immunizations, nutrition programs that control obesity and early childhood interventions will be discontinued if this portion of the Health Levy is not renewed.

   Safety net providers in Kansas City deliver more than $130 million dollars in uncompensated health care services every year. When voters first approved this levy in 2005, that figure was $56 million for Truman alone. This portion of the Health Levy generates approximately $15 million dollars per year to help cover a portion of those costs. The need has increased significantly since 2005 and the city’s safety net clinics have stepped up to meet that need.

   The Health Levy supports safety net providers that impact our local economy, including:

       More than 8,500 jobs through employing doctors, nurses and other health care professionals

       Millions in capital investments such as the $4 million Cabot Clinic on Kansas City’s Westside

       Hundreds of thousands of dollars and hours invested in outreach to neighborhoods, community centers and businesses to support health in Kansas City

       In addition, Safety Net Clinics pay more than $5 million in earnings tax

It’s the right thing to do.