Rumorville: Bean for SOS?

Tipster says that although it has been long rumored that Sen. Jason Bean has his eyes on Senate leadership, he might instead jump into the 2024 fray.

Tyson Announces Closures

In a move which highlighted the economic fragility of rural communities dependent on multi-national companies, Tyson Foods announced two plant closings in Missouri. 

Follow-up on MOScout/Remington Poll: Labor IP Looks Good

Last weekend’s MOScout/Remington Research poll indicated that Missourians continue to favor progressive economic proposals. 

1. Shortest announcement ever for a leadership bid?

2. Overpaid professions.

3 – 4. Remote work…

5.  Self-selecting society?

6. Busch versus Kauffman.

Ashcroft Language Would Doom Pro-Choice IP

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s ballot language in proposed pro-choice initiative petitions are coming before the Cole County Circuit Court next month.  If the ACLU is unsuccessful in their legal efforts to force a rewrite of Ashcroft’s language it will doom the IP to certain defeat at the ballot box.

There’s been some bluster in the GOP primary for governor and the pro-life community over the Missouri Right to Life endorsement, and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe’s statement that he’s open to some changes in Missouri’s abortion laws.  But it’s interesting to note that the “Kehoe position,” isn’t really “moderate” within the Missouri Republican Party; it’s a relatively widespread stance.

1 Big Thing: The Coming IP Showdown

After the failure of the Missouri legislature to change the initiative petition process last session, the issue appears to one of the big battles brewing in 2024.

Latest Trump Indictment

Former President Donald Trump was indicted for his efforts to overturn the election he lost and remain in office. 

It presents a choice for ambitious Republicans.  They know Trump lost the election and that his promulgation of lies is dangerous for the country.  And yet, Trump is popular with the Republican base.

August First Part I…

Today is the first Tuesday in August.  That puts us about one year from the 2024 primary election day…