Richard Passes

Ron Richard passed away last Friday. 

No Pass for Kunce: Bell for Senate

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell announced yesterday, undermining what I thought would be a consensus-building endorsement for Lucas Kunce from the AFL-CIO.

Hoskins Announces

Sen. Denny Hoskins officially announced for secretary of state.

Jones for Richey

Tipster says that former Speaker Tim Jones will be joining Doug Richey’s campaign for state senate as policy advisor.

The Rise of the Standing Division

There has been a marked increase in the number of times that the standing division is used in the Senate.

1. DEI at work.

2. Childcare costs.

3. Guns.

4 -5. Snowflakes.

6. Biden age.

7. Summer temps.

Boyd to Scripted Healthcare

Former Rep. Casey Guernsey announced on LinkedIn that Rep. Mazzie Boyd has joined his firm, Scripted Healthcare.

Hahn to PSC

Governor Mike Parson appointed his policy director, Kayla Hahn, to the Missouri Public Service Commission.

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…