SCOOP: PAC Formed to Support Webber in Senate 19

A new political action committee, Homefront PAC, filed paperwork yesterday to support Stephen Webber in Senate 19 in 2024.

Paid Sick Leave IP

Jobs with Justice filed six new initiative petitions yesterday.   These deal with guaranteeing Missouri workers paid sick leave.

Silvey Resigning from PSC

Public Service Commission Chair Ryan Silvey announced at yesterday’s PSC meeting that he will be resigning next week.

Scharf Drops $500K into AG Race

Will Scharf contributed $500,000 to his campaign committee at the end of the quarterly deadline. 

JwJ Preps IPs

Jobs with Justice filed eight initiative petitions last week.  They all deal with raising the state’s minimum wage. 

Hough Amends Committee Purpose

Earlier this month, Sen. Lincoln Hough amended his campaign committee to say that it was for a statewide primary in 2024. 

Kehoe PAC Hits $1M

In the gubernatorial race, Lieutenant Mike Kehoe’s PAC, American Dream PAC, has raised over $1M in large contributions so far this quarter.

Exclusive: Fitz’ Leadership Team

Auditor-elect Scott Fitzpatrick is bringing his top lieutenants with him from the treasurer’s office. 

Bailey Add Hawley Aide to Administration

Incoming Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will announce that Josh Divine will become the new Solicitor General.

Malek for Treasurer

Governor Mike Parson appointed Vivek Malek as the next treasurer.  The choice was heralded as historic because Makel will become the first person of color to hold a statewide office in Missouri.

Kehoe Campaign Taps Coats

Derek Coats will be named Campaign Manager for Kehoe for Governor.

Gregory Lines Up Senate Support

Rep. David Gregory has lined up some serious support for his Senate 15 bid. 

1. Poll on the economy.

2.  Recession 2023?

3. Power source.

4. Immigrants.

5. Healthcare problem.

6. Home prices.

More Treasurer Talk

Chatter continues as folks wonder who Governor Mike Parson will ultimately pick to be the next state treasurer.  MOScout readers have told me recently…

Sinquefield Sends $250K to Kehoe PAC

Mega-GOP donor Rex Sinquefield donated $250,000 to American Dream PAC, which is supporting Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe’s 2024 gubernatorial campaign.

Gray Retires from Polsinelli

Polsinelli announced the formation of a government relations arm, Polsinelli Strategic Solutions LLC.  In the announcement, a couple of nuggets…

SBOE Legislative Priorities

The State Board of Education approved its legislative priorities for 2023 with minimal amendments. 

Scoop: Keller Signs on with Team Scharf

Conservative political consultant Gregg Keller is joining Will Scharf’s campaign for attorney general as senior advisor.

Legal Missouri Spent $8.8M

The successful campaign to pass recreation marijuana use spent $8,877,099, according to its 30 Day After filing

1. Flu season.

2. Car deaths.

3. Rent

4. TitleMax. 

5. Companies adding solar.

6. Little Bosnia