Galloway Won’t Run for Re-election

On Twitter yesterday, Auditor Nicole Galloway announced that she won’t be a candidate in 2022.

And Then There Were Four…

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler appears to be set to announce her US Senate candidacy on June 10.

Could US Senate Race Go Off the Rails?

The one constant all the US Senate candidates so far has been their desire to appeal to Trump supporters.

Parson: “No Guarantee” on FRA Special
In an interview with Missourinet, Governor Mike Parson says that there’s “no guarantee” of a special session on FRA.

Biden Move Could Shake MO Politics

President Joe Biden’s proposed budget would repeal the Hyde Amendment, bringing abortion to the center stage of Missouri politics.

Wieland Blasts Leadership

In a letter apparently written to his fellow Republican senators, Sen. Paul Wieland blasts his caucus leadership, “apologizing” for trusting them.

Driving the Day: Ashcroft Mid-Summer Fundy

Word is that Team Ashcroft will announce that it’s lassoed a big national name to headline a mid-summer fundraiser.

Fitz Against De-Banking Fossil Firms
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick is among 15 Republican state treasurers signing a letter that they’re prepared to use their financial clout to push back against Biden carbon policies.

Are We Done With Vaccinations?

Missouri’s collective civic will to vaccinate the remaining population appears to be waning.

Governor Mike Parson announced he’ll hold a press conference at 4:30PM today to name a new Missouri Supreme Court Justice.

Earl to BioDiesel

The governor’s legislative director, Jeffrey Earl, announced on Twitter that he was leaving the administration to take a job with National BioDiesel Board.

Hartzler Has Lowest ACU Rating

One reader disputes my assertion yesterday about Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler being the most authentic conservative in the race, pointing out that she actually has the lowest lifetime rating among the Missouri Republican Congressional delegation according to the American Conservative Union.

McCloskey In US Senate Race

Mark McCloskey became the third announced Republican candidate for US Senate.

Plocher Formally Announces for Speaker

In a letter to his Republican House colleagues, House Floor Leader Dean Plocher announced that he’s running for Speaker.

Damage to the Senate

On the last day of session, Minority Leader John Rizzo decried the “death of the Old Senate,” and accused Republican leadership of not honoring pledges they’d made.

Less than 12 hours left, good luck out there…

2 Days Left…

Just under 36 hours left in session! Higher profile bills are making their way toward the finish line…

PDMP TAFPed

Sen. Holly Rehder’s SB 63 passed the House yesterday.This is the prescription drug monitoring programs which she has been championing for years.Missouri is reportedly the last state in the nation without a PDMP.

FRA Vehicle

The House added the FRA tax renewal to Sen. Holly Rehder’s SB 64, potentially creating a new vehicle to get that priority across the finish line.

One Weeks Left…

Both chambers convene at 2PM today. They have until 6PM Friday to finish their business.