** New Newsletter? Yes.
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This will be the first edition of our new newsletter, welcome! We are still figuring out frequency (i.e. bi-weekly or monthly). However, this will contain updates about local, state, and federal happenings, as well as upcoming events that might be interesting or important.
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** St. Louis area Democrat casts controversial vote.
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Last week Sen. Karla May, who represents Senate District 4 cast a vote against an amendment to remove a statutory prohibition on same sex marriage.
The amendment offered by Sen. Stephen Webber would have done away with the state law nullified by the Supreme Court in 2015. A number of Democrats denounced Mays vote.
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** House Republicans seek to overturn will of the voters.

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A number of House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at limiting or completely overturning the provisions of Prop A ([link removed]) . This ballot measure passed by nearly 58% of the vote. The voters have spoken, they want to see their friends, neighbors, and other Missourians to be paid better! Legislation filed varies from applying exemptions to employees under 20 years old (HB 758 ([link removed]) ) to completely overturning the proposition (HB 715 ([link removed]) ). This is a clear attack on Democracy, in the interest of capitalism.

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** Abortion Access is back!
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Earlier this month Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order overturning licensing requirements for abortion facilities. Judge Zhang found these requirements to be discriminatory as they only applied to abortion providers. “The Court finds the facility licensing requirement is facially discriminatory because it does not treat services provided in abortion facilities the same as other types of similarly situated health care, including miscarriage care,” Zhang wrote in the order ([link removed]) .

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** Republicans pass initial approval for State takeover.
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Jefferson City, MO - Republicans in both the Senate and the House have worked to advance legislation to place the St. Louis Police Department under state control. This would mean overturning the statewide decision voted on by Missourians in 2013. The main reason cited by supporters of this change, is "improving public safety." A claim they've failed to back with any additional data or reasoning. Public safety is an issue top of mind to many St. Louisans and our visitors, and the data shows an improvement in crime citywide. However, public safety comes down to perception of safety and this is what citizens are lacking.

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This image is a promotional graphic for a canvassing event with Alisha Sonnier, a candidate for the Seventh Ward. The background is a mix of purple and gold with a grid-like design. A circular portrait of Alisha Sonnier is placed in the top right corner, showing her smiling in a purple dress. Her name is displayed in large white and gold text at the top, with "FOR SEVENTH WARD" written below in a smaller purple banner. A yellow speech bubble with bold purple text reads "CANVASS WITH STLYD." The event details, in white text on a dark purple box, state that the canvassing event will take place on Saturday, March 8th, from 2 to 5 pm at Fox Park (2732 Shenandoah Ave). A small blue fleur-de-lis logo is in the bottom left corner.


** Upcoming events
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Canvass Event:
Join us to canvass for Ald. Alisha Sonnier for her re-election as 7th Ward Alderwoman. Let us know if you can make it here ([link removed]) .

Poll Greeting Shifts:
Looking to volunteer on election day? Join us March 4th as we greet voters for Donna Baringer. You can sign-up for a shift here ([link removed]) .

This image is a promotional flyer for an event titled "STLYD Panel Discussion." The background is a deep blue with white text providing event details. It invites people to hear from freshmen legislators about their experiences in Jefferson City. The event will take place at the O'Fallon Recreation Center, located at 4343 W. Florissant Ave, on Thursday, March 6th, at 7 PM. The date and time are emphasized in a white-bordered bubble at the bottom left. To the right, there are two emblem-like graphics: one featuring a blue fleur-de-lis on a white background, and another with a yellow fleur-de-lis on a red background with a wavy blue and white stripe. Small white stars add a decorative touch to the design.


** March Membership Meeting
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Join us for a panel discussion with newly elected State Representatives. We will be hearing about their experience on the campaign trail and as freshmen legislators in Jeff City.

Join us at the O'Fallon Rec Center 4343 W. Florissant ave, March 6th, at 7PM.
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