Missouri Business Groups Challenge Proposition A

Business groups in Missouri, including the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, have filed a lawsuit to overturn Proposition A, which was approved by voters to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 and provide paid sick leave. The plaintiffs argue that the measure violated the Missouri Constitution's single subject rule and contain misleading language in its ballot summary. They claim the proposition's title is unclear and that it imposes unfair regulations on businesses. Supporters of the initiative, however, criticize the lawsuit as anti-democratic, emphasizing that the measure was voted in by over 57% of Missourians. The legal challenge follows claims of election irregularities and seeks to invalidate the election results. The case will be heard by the Missouri Supreme Court, which handles all disputes regarding statewide election results.