MOScout Daily Update: Pereles Running on Abortion - Parson BDay - Chamber Job - MO No Battleground and more…
Senate 15: Pereles Puts Abortion Center
In the Post-Dispatch article about David Gregory’s plans to build a “castle” in Jefferson City, the Joe Pereles spokesperson quickly pivots from the building question to highlight the abortion issue.
“The voters get to decide who will go to Jefferson City on November 5th, not David Gregory,” said Megan Shackelford, spokeswoman for Pereles. “Perhaps he is finding projects outside of the district to avoid explaining to voters why he believes victims of rape and incest should not have access to the health care they need,” she said.
It’s message discipline that dovetails with their 15-second commercial. See that here.
If you oppose Missouri's near total abortion ban you should know David Gregory is the guy who wrote it with no exceptions for rape or incest. For less extremism and more common sense, Fearless Joe Pereles for State Senate.
Parson Birthday Fundy
It’s Governor Mike Parson’s birthday today. Lobbyist Steven Tilley is hosting a celebration of the governor’s public service. Check can be made out to the pro-Parson Uniting Missouri PAC, which had $75,000 COH according to its latest filing.
No Flood of $$$ for US Senate Race
Despite Lucas Kunce running hard and filling the airwaves with early commercials, the Missouri race really isn’t showing up as a battleground.
Millennials And GenZ To Drive Politics?
The youngsters are poised to drive the political future of the nation.
But… only if they vote. This chart is eligible voters, not registered voters, and definitely not likely voters.
Help Wanted
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks Director of Legislative Affairs. The Director of Legislative Affairs is a full-time lobbying position. Responsible for establishing and fostering relationships with Missouri legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists, executive branch officials, Missouri Chamber members, and local chambers of commerce. Duties include testifying in legislative committee hearings, monitoring a broad portfolio of legislation and regulatory proposals that affect employers, and assisting the Senior VP of Governmental Affairs with political efforts. Also responsible for coordinating with Missouri Chamber communications team to create legislative updates, assist with conference planning, and develop grassroots campaigns. Lobbying experience preferred. Interested candidates should send resumes to Brendan Cossette at bcossette@mochamber.com.
Lobbyists Registrations
Mack Miner added Lombardo Homes of St Louis, LLC.
$5K+ Contributions
Osage River Gaming and Convention (Osage casino) - $455,750 from Bally's Corp (Providence, RI).
Osage River Gaming and Convention - $455,750 from RIS Inc.
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom (pro-choice) - $10,000 from Gayle Lazaroff.
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom - $10,000 from Courtney Klipper (New York, NY).
Forward PAC (pro-Fogel) - $10,000 from Mid-America Carpenter Regional Council Missouri-Kansas Area PAC.
Missouri Leadership PAC (pro-Riley) - $10,000 from MEDA PAC.
417 PAC (pro-Trent) - $7,500 from Cigna Holding Company (Washington, DC).
Missouri Voter Project - State PAC - $25,000 from MSCEW PAC Federal Committee.
Missouri Voter Project - State PAC - $10,500 from Scott Intagliata.
MoCannTrade PAC - $6,000 from Agri-Genesis.
HCA Missouri Good Government Fund - $60,000 from HCA MidAmerica (Nashville, TN).
St. Louis Building Trades PAC - $10,000 from Boilermakers Local 27 Voluntary Fund.
Birthdays
Happy birthdays to Governor Mike Parson (69), Travis Smith, Tim Van Zandt, Bill Webster, Margaret Kelly, Ryan Burke, and Tom McDonald.