MOScout Daily Update: Hudson Staff Hires - MEC Outstanding Fines - Kehoe Pick MSHP Leader - Toalson-Reisch Fined and more…
Hudson Staff Hires
Press release: Senator-elect Brad Hudson, R-Cape Fair, announced the team that will comprise his staff for his first term. Daniel Seitz, of Branson, MO, will serve as Chief of Staff and Lauren Gilbert, of Oldfield, MO, will serve as Legislative Assistant… “My number one priority is great constituent service. As senators, we were elected to serve the people, and that means they need to know they have open lines of communication with our office and that we will help address their issues…”
Daniel Seitz is a native of Branson, MO, and seasoned political staffer and consultant. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from College of the Ozarks and his Juris Doctor from Regent University. Daniel worked on the campaigns of Mike Parson for Lt. Governor and Peter Kinder for Governor before serving as a legislative assistant for one session in the Missouri House…
Lauren Gilbert lives on her family's Angus cattle seedstock operation in the Southern Missouri Ozarks… She has previous experience in the Missouri Senate, serving as the communications specialist for former Sen. Eric Burlison.
· Seitz is the son of Rep. Brian Seitz.
Carter RIP
The mighty Jason Rosenbaum notes that Jimmy Carter, who passed away yesterday at age 100, was the last Democratic president to win a majority in Missouri.
Kehoe Picks MSHP Supe
Press release: Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced Major Michael A. Turner as the 25th Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Major Turner will assume the role of Superintendent following the retirement of Colonel Eric T. Olson, effective February 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.
Major Turner currently serves as commander of the Field Operations Bureau. He has direct oversight responsibility for all nine troops, the Aircraft Division, and the Water Patrol Division.
Truth in Politics Fined
Truth in Politics was fined $249,446 for failing to register as a committee, report contributions, expenditures and reports. See the consent order here. Truth in Politics, not to be confused with the pro-Rizzo Truth in Campaigns PAC, was involved in the Springfield School Board elections. Springfield News Leader has the story here.
· The attorney for Truth in Politics was Lucinda Luetkemeyer, wife of Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer. Lucinda, now at Graves Garrett LLC, served as Eric Greitens’ general counsel.
Toalson-Reisch Fined
Rep. Cheri Toalson-Reisch was fined $100 for failing to put a “paid for” disclaimer on yard signs in her Boone County Commissioner race. See the consent order here.
And
Earlier this month, I queried the Missouri Ethic Commission for a list of folks who had been fined by the commission, but not paid or satisfied those fines. Here’s the list of “Individuals and/or Entities with outstanding enforcement action balance.”
Gary Stein – November 11, 2015 - $100.
Brad Thomas – November 19, 2015 - $100.
Selena Amerson – January 25, 2016 - $2,000.
Patricia Jones; Yolonda Henderson; & Norwood Township Committee – February 4, 2016 - $22,800.
The Show-Me Council; Katherine Stepanek – January 26, 2017 – $10,000.
Courtney Curtis; Curtis For Mo and Curtis for Missouri – July 14, 2017 - $114,050.
Orlando Watson For Ucity; Orlanda Watson – September 20, 2017 - $8,108.
Christine Ingrassia; Friends Of Christine Ingrassia – January 9, 2018 - $17,181.
The 20th Ward Open Democratic Organization; Elizabeth Zucharski; Wendy Campbell – February 1, 2018 - $5,306.
The Original 4th Ward Regular Democrat Organization; Edward McFowland – February 20, 2018 – February 20, 2018 - $16,408.
22nd Ward Democratic Org; Andre Williams – August 24, 2018 - $37,821.
Cecilla Johnson; Kansas City Young Republicans – November 20, 2018 - $4,000.
Stand Up Northland; Alexus Walter – November 20, 2018 - $35,170.
The 20th Ward Open Democratic Organization; Lanel Crump; Wendy Campbell – January 25, 2019 - $4,440.
Tonya Finley-McCaw – May 31, 2019 - $1,000.
Dustin McKissen - May 31, 2019 - $1,000.
Courtney Curtis; Curtis For Mo – September 24, 2019 - $77,500.
Blake Fry; Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce – October 9, 2019 - $100.
Bruce Franks Jr; Bruce Franks For State Rep – November 6, 2019 - $89,105.
Citizens Against BSL; Andrew Roach – September 3, 2020 - $3,190.
Christine Ingrassia; Friends of Christine Ingrassia – October 10, 2020 - $28,783.
Zech Hockersmith; Committee To Elect Zech Hockersmith – May 3, 2021 - $2,000.
27th Ward Democratic Organization; Tiffany Jones – May 21, 2021 – $12,654.
America Forward; Aspen Gates – August 11, 2021 - $50,105.
Philip LeVota - February 10, 2022 - $10,000.
Amanda Medlock; Citizens for Amanda Medlock – July 24, 2023 - $2,000.
Barrett for Senate; Joshua Barrett – July 27, 2023 - $127,304.
Angela Dye – January 16, 2024 - $100.
Herbert Crosby – February 16, 2024 - $100.
Gail Griswold; Committee to Elect Gail Griswold – April 26,2024 - $1,000.
Committee to Elect J. Watson; John Watson Jr. – September 18, 2024 - $6,112.
Josh Dennis 2020 Coroner Campaign; Joshua Dennis – October 16, 2024 - $2,975.
Committee for Michael Hopper; Michael Hopper – October 16, 2024 - $4,129.
Dr. Niewald for LSR7 Teachers & Students; Matthew Niewald – October 16, 2024 - $4,093.
William Ray; Bill Ray For St Louis County – October 24, 2024 – under appeal.
Fannie PAC; Bill Ray – October 24, 2024 – under appeal.
Committee to Elect Herdosia Bentum; Herdosia Bentum Kalambayia – November 13, 2024 - $40,320.
Paul Berry III; Paul Berry III for St. Louis County – November 19, 2024 - $58,297.
Community to Elect Sparkl West-Pruitt, LLC; Sparkl West-Pruitt – November 19, 2024 - $4,487.
Larry Lexxlou Flenoid II – November 20, 2024 - $2,000.
Kristopher Crews; Choose Crews 2020 – November 20, 2024 - $10,500.
Cornejo Law
After losing his circuit judge election, former Rep. Robert Cornejo is hanging out a shingle…
Robert Cornejo Law LLC was formed on December 26. See the SOS filing here.
Help Wanted
Missouri Budget Project has two job openings…
Outreach Strategist and Policy Analyst – This position will contribute to our outreach and research on a variety of policies to expand economic opportunity and promote well-being in order to ensure that every Missourian has the opportunity to thrive. MBP seeks to expand the diversity of voices in state policy debates by identifying highly motivated candidates who have experience with communities that are traditionally underrepresented.
State Policy Fellowship – Fellows will assist in the production of timely, accessible, and credible research and analysis on state budget, tax, health and economic issues.
New PACs
Missouri Republicans PAC was formed. According to the filing, it’s in support of Sen-elect. Adam Schnelting.
$5K+ Contributions
MoCannTrade PAC - $6,000 from True Level Investments.
Liberty and Justice PAC (pro-Bailey) - $15,000 from Elevance Health, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH).
MSCEW PAC Federal Cmte - $93,925 from IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund (Washington, DC).
Lobbyist Registrations
Ryan Gill added Missouri Eastern Railroad, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc., and Missouri Soybean Association.
Erin Schrimpf added StateLine Strategies LLP.
André 'Dré' Duane Fields added Unchained At Last.
David Sweeney added Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative (NSI); and deleted Premier Parking of Missouri LLC, Union Service Parking, Lodging Hospitality Management,
Ballpark Village, and SA Recycling.
Alex Tuttle added Versaterm; and deleted Missouri Eastern Railroad, and Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
Taylor Walker added Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research.
Gamble & Schlemeier deleted Health Forward Foundation, Binti Inc, Missouri Automobile Dealers, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Kindred at Home, HDI Solutions LLC, KC Recycle & Waste Solutions, and City of Brentwood
Chuck Pierce deleted Associated Industries of Missouri, Missouri Transportation & Development Council, Taxpayers Research Institute of Missouri, and Farmer Holding Company.
Birthdays
Happy birthdays to Rep. Tony Lovasco, Irl Scissors, Phil Wright, Jared Brown, and Martin Casas.
MOScout Schedule
Another quick update tomorrow. Then I’ll be off on New Year’s Day (Wednesday) and Thursday, back on Friday (January 3).