MOScout Daily Update: Flock Automating Cops’ Jobs - Messaging in Senate 8 - Nurse PAC Endorsements - MEM Ad and more…
Quick Friday update…
Flock Automating Cops’ Jobs?
On Twitter, Governor Mike Kehoe posted about Flock cameras: Our executive order is the first step in creating safeguards against abuse of ALPR data, while still understanding that these systems have proven to be an incredibly effective crime-fighting tool at a time when many law enforcement agencies are experiencing very significant officer shortages.
It’s an interesting point. And one lobbyist believes it’s a big point: Since there really is no long term-term plan for the increased cost of proper policing we will just put a camera up everywhere. Future police forces will be much smaller as we adopt (have forced upon us) this more of this type of surveillance tech. The sooner the police unions wise up to this the better. Flock is bad for cops.
Crazy Data Center Chart
Messaging in Senate 8
On Facebook…
JP talks Flock cameras: We have to have a discussion on whether these things should be legal or not. But at the very least I think the first thing we can do is to make sure the information that they capture is just as protected as you have at your hospital or your doctor’s office. Nobody’s sitting at home right now thinking their private data is going to get out. That’s because there are fines and penalties in place. And we need to have those. If any of this data is breached, we can start there.
Keri Ingle talks affordability: This past weekend I knocked on doors that I knocked on in 2018. Voters… who invited me into their homes, and sat me down on their couches and told me then, and now, that they’re scared: scared of the pharmacy bill, the electric bill, the grocery bill. Eight years later that fear hasn’t gone away, and it’s only gotten worse… some people see a budget line or an amendment vote, I see those couches. That’s who I fight for in Jefferson City and why I’m running for Senate.
Murphy Ad
In House 94, Maryellen Murphy’s ad (see it here) says that she’s “ready to serve on Day One.”
For forty years South County has been my home. I raised my family here, and I served the community. I know what matters to this community: safe neighborhoods, strong schools and affordable living. In Jefferson City I’ll support our police, fight for lower taxes, protect parental rights, and bring common sense to government. I am ready to serve on Day One.
More on Bailey
After the news of former AG Andrew Bailey’s FBI resignation broke earlier this week, I noted he had $555,000 in his PAC – adding fuel to the rumors he might re-engage in the Missouri pollical arena.
One reader also points out that, in terminating his candidate committee, Bailey sent $185,000 to a 501(c)(4), Missouri Law Enforcement Foundation. One lobbyist wonders if Bailey “hopes it may come back someday” to a future campaign.
Missouri Nurses Endorsements
The Missouri Nurses PAC released its general election endorsements. Find them here. They’re truly bipartisan. Endorsements of note…
· Senate 8: Keri Ingle
· Senate 30: Betsy Fogle and Melanie Stinnett
· House: 21: Will Jobe
· House 34: Kemp Strickler
· House 94: Maryellen Murphy
· House 96: Brad Christ
· House 100: Philip Oehlerking
· House: 101: Ben Keathley
· House: 132 Jeremy Dean
· House: 136 Stephanie Hein
Gerling Joins MSMA
Tyler Gerling, who previously worked in Travis Fitzwater’s Senate office, has joined the Missouri State Medical Association as Manager of State Government Affairs.
Emailbag: GOP Messaging
Your Christ and Wellenkamp mailer coverage is just a reminder of how disciplined Republicans are in their messaging. Hannah Beers Sutton is the most disciplined operative in Missouri right now for either party.
Gubby Appts
Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 16th and 29th Judicial Circuits.
· Ashley Garrett, of Lee’s Summit, was appointed as an Associate Circuit Judge for Jackson County in the 16th Judicial Circuit.
· Troy Salchow, of Carl Junction, was appointed as a Circuit Judge for Jasper County in the 29th Judicial Circuit.
For the Calendar
Chris Stigall will be the special guest at an upcoming (October 10) fundraiser for Sen. Rusty Black and incoming Rep. Jeremy Clevenger. See the invite here.
Help Wanted
Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) seeks Director of Advocacy Coordination. The MASA Director of Advocacy Coordination is a new part-time position designed to strengthen and organize the association’s statewide advocacy efforts. Serving as the connection among MASA leadership, legislative advocacy staff, regional lobby assistants, members, and external partners, the director will help move MASA from primarily responding to legislative issues toward a more coordinated, proactive, and member-driven advocacy system.
Lobbyist Registrations
Strategic Capitol Consulting added AMPS, and MO Health and Wellness.
Clarkston Nelson added BAYADA Hearts for Home Care.
Tyler Gerling added Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Missouri State Medical Association, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Missouri State Orthopaedic Association, and Missouri Gastroenterology Society.
Alex Stahl added Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
David Winton and Jessica Petrie added Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, and Slalom, Inc.
Eapen Thampy deleted Torch Drinks.
$5K+ Contributions
Respect MO Voters Campaign - $50,000 from Unite America Inc (Denver, CO).
Her Health, Her Future PAC - $25,000 from John Martin.
Will of the People - $95,000 from Missouri Wins Investor Network.
Missouri Democratic State Committee - $27,400 from Ashley Aune For Missouri.
Missouri Democratic State Committee - $10,000 from Steven Stone.
Missouri First Conservative PAC (pro-Wasinger) - $10,000 from McBride & Son Properties LLC.
Forward PAC (pro-Fogle) - $25,000 from Homefront PAC.
DougPac (pro-Beck) - $30,000 from Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 Political Education Fund.
Missouri Leadership PAC (pro-Riley) - $14,000 from Living Well PAC.
Great Northwest PAC (pro-Rusty Black) - $10,000 from MCR PAC.
Great Northwest PAC - $10,000 from PENN Entertainment Inc.
House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $45,000 from Casteel PAC.
House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $10,000 from Civic Impact Coalition.
House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc - $9,000 from Friends of Jeff Knight.
Teamsters Local Union No 688 Political Action Committee - $6,809 from MISSOURI PAC FEDERAL COMMITTEE.
MO Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee - $7,500 from Western Anesthesiology Associates, Inc.
Physician Led Anesthesia Care PAC - $10,500 from Western Anesthesiology Associates, Inc.
Progress PAC - $20,000 from Leonard Drey.
MISSOURI REALTORS PAC, INC - $5,115 from Theresa Gander.
Progress Kansas City PAC - $25,000 from Hunter Armistead.
Progress Kansas City PAC - $25,000 from David Atterbury (Shawnee Mission, KS).
Progress Kansas City PAC - $25,000 from James Hebenstreit.
Progress Kansas City PAC - $10,000 from Niles Jager (Mission, KS).
Birthdays
Happy birthdays to Congressman Eric Burlison (the big 5-0), Sen. Jamie Burger, Rep. Jeff Knight, Maddie Green, Braxton Payne, Dallas Ernst, David Zevan, Aaron Crossley, and Tim Remole.