Rumorville: Congressional Map Coming

Rumors are that the legislation containing the congressional map will be pre-filed any day now so that it’ll be ready when session begins next week.

MOScout Readers’ Poll 2021

The ever-popular “readers’ poll” is back.

Friends of Erika Leonard Formed

Friends of Erika Leonard was formed. It’s a PAC to support Leonard who is running for Jefferson City School Board.

Post Source: McIntosh Has MMJ Interest

Post-Dispatch has a report on lobbyist Richard McIntosh having an interest in a medical marijuana company.

MOSERS Sues Money Manager

Bond Buyer reports that the “Missouri State Employees Retirement System is seeking to recoup losses it blames on the alleged misleading and fraudulent conduct of one of its private equity investment managers…”

Haffner Reiterates Floor Leader Commitment

Rep. Mike Haffner is sending an email to his House Republican Caucus colleagues reiterating his commitment to the Floor Leader race.

JeffCo Rumors… Roorda for Senate?

The departure of Becky Ruth and Rob Vescovo from the Jefferson County race has shaken up the Jefferson County senate race. Lots of moving parts here…

Rep. Chris Dinkins put $30,000 into her campaign account. This is likely a precautionary move given the unknowns at play in redistricting.

The Eleven Say “You Can Too!”

In a letter to their Senate colleagues signed as “The Eleven,” the women of the Senate offer to distribute a book they’ve written with former female senators entitled You Can Too!

MOSupremes on MMJ Confidentiality

One of the cases on the Missouri Supreme Court’s oral arguments docket this morning is State of Missouri ex rel. Department of Health and Senior Services v. Renee T. Slusher, Commissioner, Administrative Hearing Commission.

Griesheimer to Resign

Rep. Aaron Griesheimer will announce today that he plans to resign on January 6.

1. GOP trust in MDs declining.

2. Trump endorsements happening earlier.

3. 2022 a referendum on Biden?

4. Income map.

5. Demographic look at “gig economy”

6. Workers with a disability.

7. Top foreign language (excepting Spanish) by state.

Martin Subpoenaed

Ed Martin was subpoenaed by the January 6 Committee.

Health Departments Buckle Under Ruling

Some local health departments announced they were ceasing all COVID related activity.

Schmitt Contra School Boards

Attorney General Eric Schmitt is taking on school boards across the state over an interpretation of Judge Daniel Green’s order nullifying health authorities mask mandates. Schmitt has informed districts that the order prohibits their mask and quarantine policies. A lot of districts are disagreeing.

52% of Missourians are now fully vaccinated, including nearly 84% of the most vulnerable 65+ age group.

Parson to Boost State Pay

Press release: Governor Mike Parson announced that he will recommend a 5.5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and $15 per hour minimum base pay standard for all state employees across state government.

Greitens Flip Flops on SAPA

Like touching a hot stove, Eric Greitens quickly backed off his criticism of the Second Amendment Protection Act when he felt the heat.

1. DHSS masked versus unmasked chart.

2. Drug overdoses, by state.

3. Missouri’s new “center of population.”

4. Missing workers.

5. Small business paying higher wages.

6. Amazon’s holiday hiring.

7. Self-employment rises.

8. Cybersecurity jobs.

9. Why some folks don’t vote.

10. Drinking and regret.

Rizzo Hummel Schools Battle

The high school alma maters of Sen. John Rizzo and former Sen. Jake Hummel meet today in Columbia (Faurot Field no less) to battle for the state championship (Class 3).