Sifton Starts Federal Committee

Former Sen. Scott Sifton filed paperwork with the FEC to form a campaign committee to run for US Senate in 2022 as a Democrat.

Ruth Files Gas Tax – With Rebate

Rep. Becky Ruth, chair of the House Transportation Committee, filed a bill to increase Missouri’s gas tax by ten cents. Her proposal – like Sen Dave Schatz’ bill – would have a five-year phase-in.

But Ruth also included a rebate in her bill.

Vescovo Tells Derges To Resign

House Speaker Rob Vescovo said in a statement yesterday that he’d spoken with Rep. Tricia Derges and asked her to resign. So far, she’s hasn’t done anything.

Senate Filibuster

Just minutes before hitting “send” the Senate – which worked throughout the night – was coming to a conclusion on the COVID liability. The bill was perfected around 5:10AM. The debate started around 2PM yesterday.

Derges Indicted

Rep. Tricia Derges was indicted on 20 counts yesterday. US Attorney Tim Garrison unveiled the allegations at a press conference. She’s accused of lying to patients, telling them they were receiving stem cell treatment when they weren’t, as well as illegally prescribing medicine, and lying to the FBI.

CMC to Europe?

Axios reports on possible ambassadorships under President Joe Biden… “Biden is most likely to reward loyal politicians and former aides, with talk about former senators like Claire McCaskill headed for a gilded post in Europe…”