The Problem
Missouri's Democracy Should Work for Everyone
The Missouri Legislature should serve all Missourians, but things are off balance because too many politicians have given into the power of lobbyists and campaign contributors. The deck is stacked against working families.
Missourians are struggling, while corporations are using donations and lobbyists to manipulate the rules in their favor.
Unlimited Gifts from Paid Lobbyists
Our working families and communities should be legislators' top priorities. But while millions of hardworking Missourians are struggling to make ends meet, out of touch legislators are pocketing $850,000 in gifts from lobbyists per year.
That's why Republicans, Democrats and Independents have all joined together to say enough.
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Too Little Transparency and Accountability — and Legislators Who Think They're Above Their Own Law
The Missouri Legislature should follow the same laws as all other public bodies in Missouri. It’s as simple as that.
It’s time to send a message to the General Assembly that they’re not above the law. We deserve open and transparent government that serves everyone. That’s why both Republican and Democratic State Auditors have condemned legislative leaders for refusing to follow Missouri's Sunshine Law.
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Too Much Money, With Too Many Loopholes
For too long in Missouri, huge checks from special interests have dominated our elections. When that happens, the concerns of ordinary Missourians are drowned out by big money.
Voters demanded reforms and changes in 2016. But the Amendment 2 passed into law is filled with loopholes and problems that will allow big donors to keep setting the agenda in our General Assembly.
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A Gerrymandered State Legislature
Missouri voters should have the power to shape their own democracy without politicians and party insiders manipulating the system to their advantage.
But right now, many Missouri voters don’t have real choices at the ballot box because the winners in their district were determined when the legislative map was drawn.
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A Revolving Door That Spins Too Fast
Too many Missouri legislators have left the General Assembly and immediately cashed in as paid lobbyists for special interests. We need strong protections in our democracy and meaningful cooling off periods for legislators who want to lobby, so there's never a temptation to impress future clients when they're supposed to be representing us.
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