In The News 
Earnings tax in St. Louis, Kansas City could be challenged in statewide ballot initiative
A campaign is under way to ask Missouri voters to eliminate the city earnings tax in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Vote on puppy mill act is sought
Hoping to end abuse at puppy mills, a group of animal welfare organizations is working to put a ballot initiative before Missouri voters this year.
Petitioning to start on Mo. takings measure
Missourians could soon be asked to sign petitions for ballot initiatives limiting the use of national takings.
Report: Ballot Proposal Threatens Missouri Jobs, Economy
A proposed constitutional amendment at the center of newly filed legislation could cost the state high-paying jobs and millions of dollars each year in missed economic opportunities, according to a report by the State Auditor’s Office.
Loudon pushes ahead on SOS Ballot Effort
Former state Sen. John Loudon, chairman of Save Our Secret Ballot (SOS), says he's raised more than $300,000 and collected more than 60,000 signatures so far for the group's 2010 ballot campaign.
Planned Parenthood sues over abortion, stem cell petitions
Planned Parenthood sued the state Wednesday to object to the language in two proposed anti-abortion, anti-stem-cell funding ballot initiatives.
Anti-Choice Amendment Moves On
If an anti-choice group has its way, Missourians will have the chance to cast their votes on an amendment to the Missouri Constitution in November 2010. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan's office gave the green light to Personhood Missouri to begin collecting the 147,000 signatures it will need to put their anti-abortion amendment on the ballot.
Two Missouri ballot initiatives on anti-choice-related issues OK’d
Two ballot initiatives concerning abortion were approved for circulation this week by the Missouri secretary of state.
Group now seeks direct election of judges
ShowMe Better Courts, run by James Harris, a former aide to ex-Gov. Matt Blunt, filed a ballot initiative today that would change Missouri’s constitution so that judges are elected directly by voters.
SD measure would ease stem cell research limits
A proposed ballot issue to ease restrictions on stem cell research will strike a chord with South Dakotans because nearly everyone has had a serious disease or knows someone who has, according to former state Treasurer David Volk, himself a cancer survivor.
