1 Big Thing: C4 Cycle Coming?

Republican consultants are looking at 2024 and seeing “C4s” as a potential game-changer in some races.

Beetem Tosses Ashcroft Language

Judge Jon Bettem threw out Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s summary language for the pro-choice initiative petitions. 

1 Big Thing: Government Shut-Down

It appears that the federal government’s funding impasse will result in a “shut-down” on Saturday

1. Life expectancy.

2. Fentanyl deaths.

3. ER visits.

4. Real estate investors.

5. Labor actions.

6. Describe American politics with one word…

7. 2024 spend estimate.

MOIndy on Fireside-Gate

The Missouri Independent published a humdinger of a story yesterday that had Jeff City buzzing. 

Stadium Watch: Royals and NKC Legislators Huddle

Wednesday night, Royals leadership and community stakeholders discussed the potential of locating the new Royals stadium in North Kansas City.  

Money Watch: Lawyers Back Eigel PAC

The pro-Bill Eigel PAC Believe in Life and Liberty received $140,000 yesterday. 

Will IP Be Pro-Choice Enough for Activists?

The effort to undo Missouria’s total ban on abortions has exposed the full range of pro-choice sentiment in Missouri. 

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.