MOScout Daily Update: Willard to APIIC - Yes on A3 Ad - Emerson Poll Shows GOPers Leading, IPs Passing - New Pro-Cupps PAC and more…

Willard to APIIC

Aaron Willard, chief of staff to Governor Mike Parson, will be joining API Innovation Center (see their website here) as Chief Partnership Officer.  See the press release here.

From the press release: At the API Innovation Center, Willard will leverage his strategic expertise and proven leadership to drive our partnership strategy as CPO. In this role, he will be responsible for identifying, developing, and nurturing key partnerships that align with our mission to enhance U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturing resiliency, strengthen national health security, and foster economic growth. His experience in driving strategic initiatives and his deep knowledge of state-level operations will be invaluable as he helps to broaden our reach and enhance our impact. Aaron can be contacted directly at his email address awillard@apicenter.org.

·       One MOScouter: This is a great fit for both APIIC and Aaron.  Aaron was a driving force behind Missouri's push into a new economic path leveraging advanced manufacturing processes necessary to re-shore key sectors including rare-earth minerals, semi-conductors and pharmaceuticals. The Parson Administration’s investments in these areas positioned Missouri as a regional and national leader.  This represents a continuation of Aaron's understanding and passion in this area.

Yes on 3 Unveils Ad

Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the campaign vehicle to pass Amendment 3 reversing the state’s total abortion ban, released its first commercial.  It’s a short 15 second ad, interestingly without any people in it.  I’d been thinking we’d see some direct appeal from impacted women on the issue.  There’s very little emotion to this ad, and maybe that’s the smart play for a emotional issue.  See the ad here.

When they could, Missouri politicians took away our freedom with an abortion ban. With no exceptions for rape, incest, or women’s health.  Amendment 3 is on the ballot to end the ban. And keeps politicians out of personal decisions.  Vote Yes on Amendment 3.

Emerson Poll Shows GOPers Leading, IPs Passing

An Emerson College/The Hill poll released yesterday showed Republicans will double digit leads in the statewide races, while most voters favoring the sports betting and reproductive rights ballot questions.  See the full results here.

·       President: Trump: 53%, Harris 43%, Undecided 3%.

·       US Senate – Hawley: 51%, Kunce: 40%, Undecided: 8%.

·       Governor – Kehoe: 52%, Quade: 36%, Undecided: 11%.

How would you vote on the ballot measure that would legalize sports wagering for individuals over 21?

Vote in Favor: 52%

Vote Against: 25%

Unsure: 23%

How would you vote on the ballot measure that would amend the Missouri Constitution to provide the right for reproductive freedom, defined as "the right to make and carry out decisions about all matters relating to reproductive health care, including but not limited to prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion care, miscarriage care, and respectful birthing conditions"?

Vote in Favor: 58%

Vote Against: 30%

Unsure: 12%

eMailbag

One Dem muses: My theory on why liberal ballot initiatives don’t translate to D candidates? It’s because moderate R voters get their cake and eat it too.  They get low taxes etc but get protection from the crazy stuff...

Quade Dings Parson on Lack of Appts

Press release: House Minority Leader Crystal Quade sent [a] letter to Gov. Mike Parson concerning the State Board of Mediation, which hears labor disputes but has been unable to function due to the lack of a quorum caused by vacancies on the five-member board. In the nearly three weeks since the letter was sent, the governor has not responded, nor does it appear he has filled any of the vacancies.

See the letter here.

New Committees

Missouri Right to Liberty PAC was formed.  It’s in support of Rep. Scott Cupps.  See the filing here.

Lobbyists Registrations

Jay Hahn added Adobe Inc.

$5K+ Contributions

American Dream PAC - $6,000 from DDI Media (Drury Displays Inc.)

DougPac (pro-Beck) - $10,000 from MEDA PAC.

DougPac - $7,500 from Caesars Enterprise Services LLC.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $7,000 from Marion County Republican Central Committee.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $5,500 from Hausman for Missouri.

House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $5,250 from Friends of Renee Reuter.

Committee to Ensure a Future for Sheriffs & Prosecutors (Amendment 6) - $9,145 from Central Bancompany PAC.

MO Republican Attorneys for Civil Justice PAC - $35,000 from Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP.

Safer Families for Missouri - $40,000 from Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP.

Parents for Safer Streets PAC - $26,736 from Stop Gun Violence Now PAC.

The 1821 PAC - $25,000 from Advantage Capital Management Corp (New Orleans, LA).

Missouri Optometric Association PAC - $10,000 from Missouri Optometric Association.

CWA-COPE Political Contributions Federal Committee - $20,725 from Communications Workers of America- COPE PCC (Washington, DC).

Association of MO Electric Cooperatives (AMEC PAC) - $15,000 from Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative.

Birthdays

Happy birthdays to Jake Ayers, Chris Carter, and Don Calloway.