BREAKING…

Former Senate Pro Tem Tom Dempsey hits a hole-in-one. 

Abortion Issue Creates Intra-Party Divides

The absence of Roe has created new divides in both parties on the issue of abortion. 

1. MIA teachers.

2. Big corn.

3. Anti-vax.

4. Abortions.

5 - 6. Gig economy

7. Selling Halloween in September.

Osete Launches Judicial Campaign

Jesus Osete, who previously served as general counsel under Jay Ashcroft, and deputy solicitor general under Eric Schmitt, has launched a campaign for Circuit Judge in Boone County’s 13th Judicial Circuit.

Nolte Works The Building for Clay Stadium

Clay County Commissioner Jerry Nolte was back in the capitol this week.  The former representative was with other Clay County officials meeting with legislative leaders as well as Governor Mike Parson about a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals.

Veto Session Recap

As expected, the Senate refused to take up any overrides, leaving Governor Mike Parson’s budget cuts in place.

1 Big Thing: Guns in 2024?

Greta Bax, lawyer with Stinson, filed six new initiative petitions dealing with gun restrictions…

SCOMO Rumor

Rumor is that Governor Mike Parson will announce his Supreme Court appointment. 

Sports Betting IPs Filed

Four initiative petitions were filed on Friday to legalize sports betting in Missouri. 

1. Sports betting.

2 – 5. College degree = $$$$?  Or $$?

6. Job openings, by state.

7. Medicare spending.

8 – 9. Childcare shortage.

10. Campaign costs

Survey conducted by Remington Research September 6, 7. 806 likely 2024 November Election voters participated in the survey. MoE: +/-3.3%.

Q1: Should the Missouri Constitution be amended to authorize any county and cities of St. Louis and Kansas City to pass ordinances which could supersede the Second Amendment Preservation Act?

Yes: 18%

No: 53%

Not sure: 29%

GOPers Back Contraception Rights

With the recent restrictions on abortion access in Missouri, there is thought among political insiders that conservative lawmakers would turn their targets towards contraceptive access. However, one MOScouter sent me polling of Republican voters that would indicate that Missouri GOP voters aren’t supportive of any new restrictions around contraception.  

Why Folks Are Watching Hruza

Later this month George Hruza will have a fundraiser hosted by Bob and Kim Brinkman. 

Bailey Works DC Circuit

Attorney General Andrew Bailey will be hitting the DC fundraising circuit this month. 

August State Revenues Inch Up

August state tax receipts ended up 3.1% compared to August 2022.  Sales tax and income tax revenues were both flat, but fewer refunds delivered the positive number.

Rumorville: Another Rep Eyes Primarying Brattin

There’s been talk of Rep. Dan Houx primarying Sen. Rick Brattin.  Now comes a rumor of a second state representative looking at the race.

New Abortion IPs Shake Up Fault Lines

The initiative petitions filed yesterday to weaken Missouri’s total ban abortion law may shake up what has become an entrenched issue for decades. 

First in MOScout: Holdens Backs Bell

Former Governor Bob Holden and wife Lori Hauser Holden are endorsing Wesley Bell for US Senate.

2024 Elections Loom Over Next Senate

The 2024 elections will loom over the state senate during this coming year.  Not only are their likely five Republican Senators running for statewide office (Eigel for gov, Thompson Rehder for LG, Rowden and Hoskins for SOS, and Koenig for Treasurer), it looks like there will primaries in every Republican seat.

IP Window Closing

Two years ago yesterday, Legal Missouri filed initiative petition 2022-059 with the secretary of state’s office.  It was ultimately voted into the constitution, legalizing recreational marijuana in Missouri.