Vote Responsibly (Ep. 33)
Host: Sidney Wheelan
Sponsor: The Wheelan Law Firm, Moberly, Missouri
Welcome back to Law Days and Lattes! In this episode, Sidney takes us through a breakdown of the key ballot issues facing Missouri voters in the upcoming November 2024 election. From constitutional amendments on sports betting and reproductive rights to a proposition on raising the minimum wage, this episode aims to help you be a more informed voter.
Key Ballot Issues Discussed:
Constitutional Amendment 2: Legalizing Sports Betting
Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting, with revenue potentially benefiting education.
Constitutional Amendment 3: Reproductive Rights
This measure could reverse Missouri’s abortion ban, creating constitutional protection for reproductive health care decisions.
Constitutional Amendment 5: Osage River Casino
Proposes the creation of a new gambling facility, with funds allocated to early-childhood literacy programs.
Constitutional Amendment 6: Funding Law Enforcement
Seeks to increase court fees to support sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys’ salaries and benefits.
Constitutional Amendment 7: Prohibiting Ranked-Choice Voting
Aims to ban ranked-choice voting in Missouri and maintain the current one-vote-per-candidate system.
Proposition A: Minimum Wage Increase
Proposes raising Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 by 2026, with paid sick leave provisions for workers.
Absentee Voting in Missouri:
Sidney also covers absentee voting rules, explaining how to request absentee ballots and important deadlines. Don’t forget to take advantage of Missouri's no-excuse absentee voting window starting October 22!
Election Day: November 5, 2024
Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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