GOP’s New IP Incentive

Last session one of the Republicans’ top priorities was to reform the initiative petition process.  For years, Republicans have grumbled that the process is too easy.  But also, it’s been used to circumvent their control over major public policy areas.  

Marijuana IP Certified

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that the initiative petition asking Missouri voters to legal marijuana had gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. 

Cierpiot Rips Conservative Caucus

Sen. Mike Cierpiot let loose on the Pete Mundo radio show yesterday.  It’s about 17 minutes.  But it’s jammed packed. 

Fitzwater Stock Rises

Rep. Travis Fitzwater’s come-from-behind victory in Senate 10 has made him a hot commodity. 

Hot July Revenue

The new fiscal year started off with white hot state tax receipts. 

Senate Prognosis: Another Year of Fighting

Assessing Tuesday’s results, top of mind for many lobbyists is the state of the senate, and of course the composition of the Conservative Caucus.

There’s a firehose worth of results from last night’s primary election. Here’s the quick first impressions…

Polls are open…

US Senate

Here we are one day away from Election Day…