Sports Wagering IPs Filed

After years of stalled legislative efforts, advocates for sports wagering have begun the initiative petition process.

New Candidates in CD-4

The 4th Congressional field is in the midst of doubling. Last week it was just Kalenda Bruce, Taylor Burks and Rep. Sara Walsh. But now there’s three new names…

Here Comes Rowden?

Sen. Caleb Rowden’s twitter profile picture and banner changed yesterday creating buzz that his long-expected CD-4 bid is actually about to happen.

KC to Pitch for 2024 RNC

Word is that Kansas will be making a pitch for the 2024 Republican National Convention this week. They were a finalist for the 2020 convention.

COVID Continues to Ease

The number continue to improve on COVID in Missouri.This morning, according to the DHSS dashboard, 269 Missourians are in ICUs because COVID, and 1,038 Missourians are hospitalized with the virus overall

1. Richest celeb by state.

2. Union benefits.

3. KC good place to retire

4. Midwesterners sees less extreme weather.

5. EV sales projections.

6 -7. Halloween.

Don Jr for Eigel

Donald Trump Jr will be coming to Missouri on December 3 where he’ll make a series of appearances, including keynoting a Defense of Liberty event and headlining a fundraiser for Sen. Bill Eigel.

Schmitt to Border

Following Eric Greitens’ lead of traveling out of Missouri to highlight national issues, Attorney General Eric Schmitt traveled to the “border in El Paso” to hold a press conference about a suit he’s filing with the Texas AG.

Hannegan Passes

From the Post-Dispatch…

Rep. Tom Hannegan, a Republican, suffered a stroke Wednesday morning and died at about noon, said Scott Mell, his life partner, campaign manager and campaign treasurer.

Top MO Schools

US News and World Report, known for their college rankings, has published their list of top elementary schools. Note: Axiom’s Aaron Baker is a school board member in Atlanta Missouri (#10)

Carnahan’s Food Blog

Former US Senator Jean Carnahan is blogging… about food. See it here.

Fitz Does Tucker

Missed this last week… State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick made an appearance on conservative pundit Tucker Carlson’s show to bemoan a proposal for banks to report transactions greater than $600.

1. Biden’s approval.

2. Unmarried men earning less.

3. MO labor force participation.

4. Who’s dropping out.

5. GhGs

6. Fewer Alexas…

October Filings
Here’s your quick rundown on the October campaign finance numbers....

Parson Scapegoats Reporter for Security Flaw

It was a bonkers day from the governor yesterday…

STL City Issues Lobbying RFP

The City of St. Louis has issued a new RFP for lobbying services. The one-year contract will pay $99,996.

Shake-Up!

“Shake-up” was the favorite phrase to describe the yesterday’s shuffling of state cabinet positions.

· Post-Dispatch: “Shake-up in Missouri state government as Parson announces cabinet changes” Read it here.

Stevens To Exit Legislature

Rep. Martha Stevens announced that she won’t seek a fourth term.

Carpenters’ War Chest

The Carpenters Union filed their October campaign finance report… they brought $510,220 into their coffers, raising their cash on-hand to over $1.5 million.

1-5. Scott Galloway worries.

6-7. Missouri Mapper.

8. Fewer strikes from organized labor.

9. State filibuster rules.

10. Cattle density.