Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill that repeals a sick leave law passed by voters in 2024. The original measure, known as Proposition A, guaranteed paid sick leave for workers and tied the state’s minimum wage to inflation. Voters had approved the measure in a statewide election, but lawmakers argued it would put too much financial pressure on small businesses.
The repeal will officially take effect on August 28, 2025. While supporters of the repeal say it’s a necessary step to protect the economy, critics argue it undermines the will of the people.
Labor advocates and some lawmakers are now working on a new constitutional amendment to bring back the worker protections in a form that lawmakers cannot overturn.
Meanwhile, a Missouri judge has issued a ruling that blocks parts of the state’s strict abortion laws. The decision allows procedural abortions to resume at Planned Parenthood clinics in St. Louis, Kansas City, and parts of central Missouri. The state attorney general has announced plans to appeal the ruling.
The legal fight is expected to continue, with possible implications for access to abortion services in the state.
The Republican Governor of Missouri just repealed a paid sick leave ballot measure that got almost 60% support and would have benefited 728,000 private-sector workers. Unimaginably undemocratic, craven, and corrupt.
— Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) July 11, 2025
"Right-wing populism" at work.https://t.co/ok2diDuUPp
Missouri Sports Programs Make Headlines
In sports news, the University of Missouri is drawing national attention for more than just its on-field performance. Football head coach Eliah Drinkwitz is calling for a major overhaul of the College Football Playoff (CFP) system. He’s proposing a 30-team playoff format that would eliminate the selection committee and instead rely on automatic bids and play-in games. Drinkwitz says the change would make the system more fair and engaging for fans.
At the same time, the Missouri Tigers basketball program may be about to gain a top talent. Jason Crowe Jr., one of the highest-rated high school basketball players in the country, is expected to make a decision about his college future soon. Reports suggest Missouri is currently the frontrunner, ahead of other major programs like Kentucky.
His choice could give Missouri’s basketball team a big boost going into the next season.
These developments have placed Missouri’s college sports programs in the national spotlight. Whether it’s through bold playoff proposals or high-profile recruiting wins, the Tigers are becoming a team to watch both on and off the field.
