Rowden Refers Bills

Pro Tem Caleb Rowden referred the first 91 bills to committees. 

House Committee Chairs Announced

Speaker Dean Plocher announced Republican committee assignments yesterday. 

Gubby Appts Committee

There’ll be some familiar faces at this morning’s Gubernatorial Appointments Committee. 

Senate Committee Chairs Announced

Senate committee chairs were announced. 

Exclusive: Kunce Launche$$

I’m told that fundraising numbers to be released at the end of the week will reveal Lucas Kunce’s launch haul dwarfed all previous Day 1 and Week 1 fundraising totals reported by any other campaign in Missouri history.

1. Gloomy GOP. 

2. Transgender polling, by party and ethnicity.

3. Biden may appoint more judges than Trump.

4. Market > minimum wage?

5. Remote is here.

6. Women in Congress comparison.

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…