Meet Jess Piper

A Republican marveled to me yesterday that Democrat Jess Piper, running in House 1 (northwest Missouri, Rep. Andrew Allen termed) had huge ads in the local newspaper.

New Hruza Ad

George Hruza’s new ads take aim at Rep. Tracy McCreery as ineffective.

Bush’s Roe the Vote Tour

Congresswoman Cori Bush spent the last few days zipping across the state in an attempt to pump up Democratic enthusiasm ahead of next month’s election.

Eigel Re-Announces Gubby Exploratory

Last weekend, Sen. Bill Eigel once again said he’s serious about running for governor in 2024.

1. E-cars, by state.

2. Fertilizer prices.

3. Hispanic enrollment.

4. Home prices.

5. Broadband gap across rural Missouri.

6. Gov approval ratings.

7. Adrift.

Hruza Drops $200K into Campaign

George Hruza, the Republican candidate in Senate 24, added $200K of his own money to his campaign account. It’s a sign that he’s all-in on his race and willing to bring his personal wealth to the fight.

AFL-CIO Says Yes on A3

Press release: Missouri’s largest labor organization is urging Missouri voters to support Amendment 3 to legalize marijuana and automatically expunge past, nonviolent cannabis offenses from Missourians’ records.

Sparks PAC Formed

Sparks PAC was formed. It is in support of Justin Sparks who’s running as a Republican in House 110.

Parson to Sign Special Session Bills

Press advisory… October 5 at 10:15 a.m., Governor Mike Parson will hold a press conference and sign agriculture tax credits and income tax cut legislation recently passed by the Missouri General Assembly during special session.

Senate To Finish Special Session Today?

The expectation is that the Senate will close out the special session today by passing the House’s bill dealing with agricultural tax credits.

End of An Era: Wagner To Retire

Ray Wagner, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Holding’s Government & Public Affairs, has decided to retire at the end of the year.

1. Corn yields.

2. Text spam.

3. Labor shortage.

4. Housing affordability.

5. Commuting.

6. German raccoons.

Rowden Says No Drama Ahead

Senate Floor Leader Caleb Rowden tweeted yesterday that he sees a quick finish to the special session. “The Senate plans to come in Monday and Tuesday to pass the House’s agriculture package and finish up this productive special session.”

Income Tax Done

On the House floor yesterday Budget Chair Cody Smith striped the provisions his committee had added to the Senate income tax cut bill.

First in MOScout: Hruza Launches First Ad

Republican George Hruza is set to launch his first commercial.

Special Session Continues Today

The House Budget Committee today (Noon) will hear the Senate’s income tax cut bill, as well as a couple of their own. According to the notice, they’re expected to vote on the bills as well – and a Rules Committee is scheduled for this afternoon.

Big Smith Fundy Tonight

There’s a big fundraiser tonight in Joplin for Budget Chair Cody Smith. At the home of Lance Beshore, it will feature both Speaker Rob Vescovo and Speaker-elect Dean Plocher as “special guests.”

McCreery Hits Hruza

In her new commercial, Rep. Tracy McCreery attacks George Hruza over his position on abortion. McCreery and Hruza facing each other in Senate 24 (St. Louis County) where Sen. Jill Schupp is termed out.

1. Dems view of socialism by age.

2. Aging leaders.

3. Childhood obesity.

4-5. Prices.

6. Disconnected Youth.

7. Elizabeth Mary.

Remington/MOScout Poll: Senate 30

Q3: Generally speaking, which party do you think does the best job handling the issue of education?

Democrats: 46%

Republicans: 47%

Not sure: 7%