~ New Ad Features Republican and Democratic Senators United in Support of
Funding Missouri Schools ~
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In a new tv ad released today, two prominent Missouri
senators—Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden and Democratic Senator
Brian Williams—join forces to call on voters to pass Amendment 2 and help close the
critical funding gap in public education.
Amendment 2, which would legalize sports betting in Missouri, has drawn
endorsements from a broad coalition of leaders, including civic organizations and
prominent labor and civil rights groups. It is estimated that legalizing sports betting
would generate $105 million over five years to fund Missouri’s public schools.
In the ad, the Senators state, “We don’t agree on much, but we’re supporting
Amendment 2. Parents, students, teachers, and taxpayers all win big.”
Endorsements for Amendment 2 include leaders from both parties, including both
gubernatorial candidates, Republican Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and Democratic
House Minority Leader Crystal Quade. Civic groups like Freedom Inc. and the St. Louis
and Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Councils have also voiced their
support.
Jack Cardetti, spokesperson for Winning for Missouri Education, said, “We are proud to
have a growing list of leaders from all political backgrounds standing together to support
Amendment 2. Right now, millions of dollars are leaving Missouri as people cross state
lines to place bets. Amendment 2 will bring those dollars back home and ensure the tax
revenue stays here, benefiting Missouri schools. This is a real opportunity for voters to
make an impact.”
For more information on Amendment 2 and how it will benefit Missouri’s schools,
visit https://yeson2mo.com.
Other legislative endorsements include:
Mike Kehoe, Lieutenant Governor (GOP Nominee, Gov)
Crystal Quade, House Dem Leader (Dem Nominee, Gov)
Sen Caleb Rowden (R-19)
Sen Justin Brown (R-16)
Rep Jeff Myers (R-42)
House Speaker-elect Rep Jon Patterson (R-30)
Sen Brian Williams (D-14)
Sen Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-22)
Rep Steve Butz (D-81)
Rep Dane Diehl (R-125)
Rep Justin Hicks (R-108)
Rep Dan Houx (R-54)
Rep Jeff Knight (R-142)
Rep Aaron McMullen (R-20)
Rep Chad Perkins (R-40)
Rep Raychel Proudie (D-73)
Rep-elect Melissa Douglas (D-27)
Rep Anthony Ealy (D-36)
Rep Mark Sharp (D-37)
Sen Barbara Washington (D-9)
Rep David Casteel (R-97)
Rep Marlon Anderson (D-76)
Rep Gretchen Bangert (D-70)
Rep Phil Christofanelli (R-104)
Rep Doyle Justus (R-41)
Rep Chris Lonsdale (R-38)
Rep Sherri Gallick (R-62)
Rep Donna Baringer (D-82)
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Paid for by Winning for Missouri Education, Mike Pridmore, Treasurer