Rep. Jim Murphy proposes 'truth in advertising' rules for ballot language in HB 17‑90 Rep. Jim Murphy introduced HB 17‑90 to require clearer ballot wording, close a Hancock Amendment loophole that can preserve levies after reassessment, and require levies be expressed as cost per $100,000 of assessed value so voters better understand tax impact.

Rep. Jim Murphy's new bill aims to revolutionize ballot language, ensuring voters get clear and honest information before making crucial decisions.

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New regulations restrict foreign contributions to ballot measure committees Committees barred from accepting in-kind donations from foreign nationals

Missouri committees can no longer accept in-kind donations from foreign nationals, shaking up the landscape of ballot measure funding.

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Missouri court expedites challenges to statewide ballot measures and fiscal notes Court streamlines appeals on ballot measures and fiscal notes before printing ballots.

Missouri's Senate Bill 22 is set to revolutionize ballot measures, but could the push for speed compromise the quality of our democracy?

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