Dem: Bomb-Throwers Need Not Apply?
Democrats are groping for a winning electoral formula.  But the feeling – at least among some Dems – is that playing to the base, like Republicans do, won’t work. 

1 Big Thing: Revenue Watch

Tomorrow starts the final month of the state’s fiscal year.  As of a few days ago, state tax receipts for the month of May were off by double digits (12%-ish). 

Driving the Day: Net Metering Task Force

The Task Force on Distributed Energy Resources and Net Metering was meet today (Noon, House Hearing Room 7). 

Next Month: Hoskins Kick-off

Sen. Denny Hoskins will kick-off his statewide campaign next month.  The event is slated for June 6 at Colton's Steak House in Warrensburg.

Chrismer in Senate 23

Rich Chrismer formed a campaign committee (Chrismer for Good Government) to run for Senate 23. 

It creates a 3-way primary to replace termed Sen. Bill Eigel. Chrismer joins Reps. Phil Christofanelli and Adam Schnelting.

Diehl Fined

8 years after resigning as speaker, John Diehl was fined for campaign finance violations. 

Hamm for Kunce

Lucas Kunce unveiled a digital ad contrasting Josh Hawley’s writing about “manhood” with Kunce’s life experience. 

McMullen Amends Committee

Rep. Aaron McMullen amended his campaign committee to run for Senate 11. 

1. Corn fields.

2. Trucks.

3. Life expectancy.

4. Overdoses.

5-6. Loneliness as health risk.

7. OB/GYN program enrollment.

8. College enrollment.

9. TikTok killing TV.

Parson Picks Gore

Governor Mike Parson announced Gabe Gore as his choice to be the new St. Louis City Prosecutor. 

Gore Gets Tapped?

Today’s the day we’ll get Governor Mike Parson’s pick to lead the chaotic St. Louis City Prosecutor’s office.  The presser is scheduled for 11AM.

Gardner Replacement Talk

With Governor Mike Parson set to make his appointment for the new St. Louis City Prosecutor tomorrow, here’s the latest gossip…

1 Big Thing: “Tax Hike Mike”

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft revealed his #1 attack on Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe with a scorching release yesterday.  They’re going to label him “Tax Hike Mike.”

Kehoe Kick Off

Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will officially kick-off his campaign tonight, though he’s been running for governor for about a year now already.

Fox Send Off

House Communications Trevor Fox was bid goodbye by the House, and presented with a proclamation by Speaker Dean Plocher.

Final Day Ahead

The stage is set for a dramatic, or dispirited, final day of session.

2 Days Left

The Senate had yet another unproductive day as Sen. Mike Moon, and a few others, whiled the day away. 

3 Days Left

It was another meandering day in the Senate thanks to Sen. Mike Moon, who seemed to wander in and out of mini-filibusters. 

Exclusive: Poll on Potential STL Circuit Atty Replacements

Lots of names are being floated to replace St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.  And it seems someone is polling on the issue.

Which Senate?

After last week’s volatile sessions, which Senate will we get today?