Samuels Drops

On Friday before the long weekend, Ben Samuels dropped out of the CD-2 race. He had been running as a Democrat trying to unseat Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Samuels said that the new congressional map was a killer for his campaign.

Exclusive: Carter Ad

In the Senate 10 race to replace termed Sen. Jeanie Riddle, Mike Carter is an intriguing candidate. 

Kids Killed By Guns in Missouri

Missouri makes the list of top states, adjusted for population, where kids die by guns.

Mulligan to MOState

Zora Mulligan announced yesterday that she will be leaving the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development on July 1.

Senate’s Interim Committees

Pro Tem Dave Schatz established three new interim committees.

Soybean for Hartzler

Later this morning, the MO Soybean Association will announce their endorsement of Vicky Hartzler for US Senate. This comes on the heels of similar Ag endorsements for Hartzler from MO Cattlemen, and MO Corn Growers.

1. Fighting!

2. Incarceration rates, by race.

3. Teaching money skills.

4. Housing prices.

5-6. Hints that worker shortage may start to ease.

7. MO Forest

MOScout’s Hallway Index: On Speaker Path

I asked lobbyists, “Which freshman is most likely to become speaker?” 

Predicting Trump

I’m not convinced that the Trumpologists of the world can predict his behavior, but… ABC News reports that the Pennsylvania election may dampen Trump’s appetite for further endorsements.

First in MOScout: ACEC for Kehoe

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri (ACEC/MO) will officially endorse Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe for governor in 2024 today.

Alter for MEC

Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, running in Senate 22, is gathering up local support.

Former state senator Bill Alter is one of the hosts of her upcoming fundraiser.

The New Sinquefield Way: Team Player Getting “Base Hits”

Gone is the parade of big checks, the spawning of various new organizations, and the bombast behind renting a blimp.

MRL Eyes PQ

Missouri Right to Life in their latest email blast calls attention to the Senate’s lack of using the “previous question” motion, signaling that state senate candidates’ position on this procedural maneuver could be an important rally point for the organization in the future.

Senate Passes New House Map

In a relatively swift series of actions following another day of Republican infighting, the Senate passed the new House map and completed the acrimonious congressional redistricting.

The Greitens Category

Axios, reporting on Pennsylvania Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, refers to the problem of Eric Greitens.  They’re both in the same category of Republican candidates who could gift Dems the seat.

Where We Are

Three days left. By my count there are ten (10) Truly Agreed and Finally Passed bills on the governor’s desk – that doesn’t include the appropriation bills and Senate Concurrent Resolutions.

Last Normal Day for the Senate??

The House passed a second congressional redistricting map.

All eyes will turn to Sens. Bill Eigel and Bob Onder to see whether they accept the map, rally Conservative Caucus opposition to it, or offer a new counter proposal.

Exclusive: Shaul Nabs Police Endorsement

Over the weekend, the Dan Shaul campaign teased big news coming… “stay tuned for a major endorsement on Monday. Let me tell you: it’s HUGE!”

Today, he’ll announcement the endorsement of the Arnold Police Officers Association.

1. Mothers Day, by country.

2. Higher interest rates = higher mortgage payments.

3. Roe V Wade impact in Missouri.

4. Abortion rate in United States.

5. Missourians OK with IP process.

6. Everyone hearts marijuana.

7. Preventable COVID deaths.

8. Where the drive-ins are.

Carpenters Back McCreery

Rep. Tracy McCreery received a $50K check from the Carpenters’ new PAC in her bid to succeed Sen. Jill Schupp in Senate 24.