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Wise also noted Kehor’s July reversal of voter-approved sick leave and minimum wage in the state as another threat to democracy in Missouri.

"I'm already discharged from hospital, but due to the situation I'm on summer sick leave and I'm now fully focused on recovering from the illness," he wrote.

Tony Mowbray succeeded Rooney, but stepped aside, initially on sick leave, eight matches into his reign after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

This means many arts groups have had to reclassify workers as employees, leading to increased expenses to cover payroll taxes, overtime pay, paid sick leave and more.

Last year, 58% of voters approved a ballot measure increasing the state minimum wage and requiring employers to provide paid sick leave.