Houx Undeterred

Advocates for sports betting remain optimistic that a deal on sports betting is within reach. Rep. Dan Houx shared that sentiment with Missourinet this weekend:

1. Gardner in STL headlines.

2. Immigration and labor force.

3. Republicans are EV adverse.

4. Grocery spending versus restaurant spending.

5-6. Tax Day…

7. US divorce rate.

Wagner’s Full Throttle Quarter

Congresswoman Ann Wagner will be reporting $740,000 raised in her Q1 filing, and will show more than $2 million cash on-hand.

Club for Growth PAC Endorses Scharf

Yesterday the Club for Growth PAC announced it was endorsing Will Scharf in Missouri’s Attorney General Race. 

To Quo or Not to Quo

The Federalist Society is hosting a discussion about the controversy surrounding Kim Gardner today at 4PM in the Senate Lounge.

Rumorville: Butz Mulls Mayoral Bid

Rep. Steve Butz is said to be mulling a bid for St. Louis City mayor. 

1 Big Thing: The Case for Childcare

Advocates (including the governor’s office) keep making the case for bigger investments in childcare…

Eigel Taps Small Donors

Sen. Bill Eigel will soon release his latest fundraising quarter.  Look for huge increase in small donations to his campaign for governor.

Ashcroft Announcement

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced today that he’s running for governor. 

Election Results

·       In St. Louis… Rep. Rasheen Aldridge won his bid to become a St. Louis City Alderman.

·       In Jefferson City… Brad Bates won re-election to the Jefferson City School Board, and Mark Schwartz won his City Council race.

Election Day

Municipal elections are happening now across the state today. 

Ads Target GOP Resistance to Tort Reform

The Missouri Civil Justice Reform Coalition is rolling out ads (seven of them in all, aimed at different Republican senators) for opposing tort reform.

1. The economy continues to be a key concern for Americans.

2. College less likely to be seen as a viable path forward, economically.

3-6. And we’re on the cusp of historic shifts…

Huge End-of-Quarter Checks

On the last day of the fundraising quarter two statewide candidates recorded huge checks into their PACs.

Bowlin Plunks Down $100K on Senate Race

In the hot Senate 15 Republican primary, Jim Bowlin, mayor of Wildwood, tossed in $100K of this own money.  Today is the last day of the fundraising quarter.

Senate Debates IP Reform

The Senate spent several hours debating the House version of initiative petition reform.  It was filibustered by Dems and laid over for future debate.

Budget Bits

The House perfected the state budget yesterday.  They got a late start and wrapped up around 10:30PM. 

Garrison to ADFL

Tim Garrison on Facebook says he “excited to get to work as Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, the world's largest legal organization protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, marriage and family, and the sanctity of life…”

Budget Week in the House

The House is expected to work through the budget bills on Tuesday.  The budget has become a flashpoint between the House and the governor’s office. 

1. Fed as backstop.

2. Aging population.

3. Robots coming.

4. And drones.

5. And scams.

6. And cyberwars?

7. But not green energy projects?