Money Talks… 2024

Eyeballing the war-chests of termed legislators, here’s who may be in the mix when talk turns to 2024 statewide elections…

Senate 24

Tracy McCreery raised $191,019; spent $536,360; and has $345,997 on-hand (with $100K in debt). Her associated PAC, Serve Missouri, raised $143,100; spent $2,116; and has $328,980 on-hand.

George Hruza raised $125,285; spent $216,138; and has 61,224 on-hand (with $201K in debt).

His associated PAC, Brighter Days for Missouri, raised $30,000; spent $29,840; and has $160 on-hand.

NO on A3 Coalescing?

It’s about three weeks before Election Day, and the opponents to the marijuana legalization Amendment 3 are trying to make their case...

No Relief on Inflation

Wall Street Journal reports that “U.S. consumer inflation excluding energy and food accelerated to a new four-decade high in September, a sign that strong and broad price pressures are persisting.

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.