Onder Pounds Anthem
On Twitter Sen. Bob Onder continues his criticism of Anthem wheich he began on the Senate floor a few days ago. See it here. “Anthem expands unconscionable policy of denying ER claims and discouraging needed care in doctors’ offices. That’s why I filed #SB928 to protect patients and ensure needed care. #moleg”
Anthem’s lobbyists in Jefferson City are: Nikki Strong, Katherine Casas, Scott Swain, David Smith, Brian Grace, Rodney Boyd, and Kelvin Simmons.
Originally in January 26 MOScout.
Neely MMJ
Rep. Jim Neely’s medical marijuana bill was referred to General Laws Committee. That’s a good path for them. The committee will likely be sympathetic to the bill as the chairman, Rep. Robert Cornejo, is a co-sponsor of the bill.
Originally in January 25 MOScout.
New Committee
James Murphy formed a candidate committee (Citizens For Murphy) to run as a Republican for House 94. This is the father of Jamie Murphy who works for Sen. Paul Wieland.
Originally in January 24 MOScout.
Help Wanted
The Missouri Department of Social Services seeks Missouri Medicaid Director (MO HealthNet Division Director). “This position will make key policy decisions and shape administrative strategies to enhance the operating efficiency of Medicaid and related initiatives across the state. This position requires significant interaction with Missouri’s General Assembly, Missouri health care providers and health plans, other state departments, and numerous local and federal government agencies. Excellent communications skills and the ability to effectively engage stakeholders on important policy matters are essential. Strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills are critical…” See it here.
Originally in January 23 MOScout.
The Missouri Department of Social Services seeks Missouri Medicaid Director (MO HealthNet Division Director). “This position will make key policy decisions and shape administrative strategies to enhance the operating efficiency of Medicaid and related initiatives across the state. This position requires significant interaction with Missouri’s General Assembly, Missouri health care providers and health plans, other state departments, and numerous local and federal government agencies. Excellent communications skills and the ability to effectively engage stakeholders on important policy matters are essential. Strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills are critical…” See it here.
Originally in January 23 MOScout.
Help Wanted
St. Louis Community Colleges seek Government and Community Relations Liaison. “Works with the state legislature during the legislative session to formulate, track and support legislation favorable to the community college and to secure funding and support;Works with local elected officials to create awareness of the college and expand awareness of college programming; Provides leadership for Governmental Affairs at the State and local levels. Coordinates such activities with the Chancellor and MCCA officials as applicable; Oversees federal government relations consultants to track policy initiatives and secure targeted federal appropriations to support the College…” See the ad here.
Originally in January 22 MOScout.
Bits
Dana Loesch gets profiled in the in NYTimes’ Style section. See it here.
See the City of St. Louis’ 300+ page Amazon proposal here.
The Senate website shows Jonas Hughes joining the staff of Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal.
Lucas Dieckhaus terminated his committee to run for House 109.
Originally in January 22 MOScout.
New Committee
Missouri Leads was formed. Its treasurer is Matthew Patterson. It’s a campaign committee to support an initiative petition.
Shall Missouri Law Be Amended To Create A Long-Term Capital Gains And Qualified Dividends Tax At A Rate That Could Be 15.8% Or Higher Based On Federal Law, Determined By Each Taxpayer's Federal Tax Bracket, But Exempts Taxpayers With Family Income Less Than 110% Of Poverty Threshold, Which May Be Used To Fund A Renewable Energy Program For Improving Energy Efficiency In Buildings, Constructing And Installing Renewable Energy Sources, Updating Infrastructure, And Planting Trees On Public Lands; And All Funds Generated By The Program Will Be Used As Decided By The Legislature?
Originally in January 18 MOScout.
Help Wanted
St. Louis Housing Authority seeks General Counsel. “The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director and all Department Directors on all legal matters involving or relating to the Authority. These matters include litigation, public housing, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), HUD rules and regulations, landlord and tenant issues, fair housing issues, ordinance violations, risk management, compliance, real estate transactions, development, contracts and procurement, personnel, employment, labor relations, relevant local and federal statutes, inter-agency issues and other administrative functions… Salary $110,182 - $118,147…” See it here.
Originally in January 17 MOScout.
Top COH – January Quarter
Greitens For Missouri - $2.7 million.
Citizens for Steve Stenger - $2.4 million.
Hawley for Missouri - $1 million.
We Are Missouri - $1 million.
Eastern MO Laborers Education & Benevolent Fund - $910,842
Mantovani For STL - $905,844
Nicole Galloway for Missouri - $834,583
Leadership For America - $751,324
Citizens For Wasinger - $734,139
Friends of Gregory FX Daly - $595,906
Pipefitters Assoc Local Union #533 - $574,208
Schupp for Senate - $569,651
Supporters of Health Research and Treatments - $494,002
Callahan for Missouri - $491,688
Carpenters Help In the Political Process (CHIPP) - $474,603
Home Building Industry Political Action Committee - $462,860
MO National Education Assoc PAC - $461,316
Missouri Realtors PAC Inc - $444,700.
Health PAC - $395,206
House Republican Campaign Committee Inc - $353,473
Committee to Elect Scott Taylor - $347,939
Friends Of Eric Burlison - $343,289
Onder for Missouri - $323,370
Midwest Region Laborers’ Political League Education Fund - $322,831
Friends Of Todd Richardson - $309,373
Citizens for Schatz - $301,716
Luetkemeyer For Senate - $296,110
Missouri Senate Campaign Committee - $295,720
Friends Of Jamilah Nasheed - $288,534
MO Republican Party - $286,510
Originally in January 17 MOScout.
Engler for County Clerk
Rep. Kevin Engler has amended his campaign committee to run for St. Francois County Clerk. The primary is this summer.
Originally in January 16 MOScout.
Leadership for America Loss
For those following the Leadership for America saga (see it here). On its January finance report, LRT Global Opportunities reported a $111,310 loss for the committee.
Originally in January 17 MOScout.
PPP: Missouri Has “Shifted”
Public Policy Polling release a new Missouri poll. See it here.
The release: A new Public Policy Polling survey of Missouri voters finds that Claire McCaskill leads Republican challenger Josh Hawley 45-44 for reelection. The political climate in Missouri has shifted in a number of ways since 2016 that greatly improve McCaskill’s reelection chances: Voters in the state are almost evenly divided now on Donald Trump, with 48% approving of him to 47% who disapprove. That represents a sharp decline in Trump’s popularity given his 19 point victory in the state, but is also consistent with the decline in his approval numbers seen across the country…. Public Policy Polling interviewed 965 Missouri voters on January 8th and 9th. Respondents with landlines were reached over the telephone, with respondents who don’t have landlines interviewed online. The survey’s margin of error is +/-3.2%. This research was conducted on behalf of The Majority Institute.
Originally in January 16 MOScout.
Scruggs Retires
Mary Scruggs, who worked legislative affairs for the Association of Missouri Electrical Cooperatives, has retired.
Originally in January 4 MOScout.
Busy Wasinger Household
The mighty Jason Rosenbaum reports that “Colleen Wasinger, a Republican from Huntleigh, is giving serious thought to challenging County Executive Steve Stenger this year…” Wasinger’s husband, meanwhile, is pursuing the Republican auditor nomination. Busy year in the Wasinger household…
Originally in January 10 MOScout.
Onder Announces New Staff
On Twitter, Sen. Bob Onder “I'm so pleased to announce my new Chief of Staff [Theckla Spainhower] and new Legislative Assistant Amanda Bell. Stop by and see us in our new office Room 331! #moleg #2018”
Originally in January 12 MOScout.
Help Wanted
Pfizer seeks Alliance Development Manager. “The Field-Based Alliance Development Manager (ADM) is a member of the Corporate Affairs organization. The ADM is accountable for identifying and engaging local health care providers and other key stakeholders (including chambers of commerce, patient organizations, multicultural organizations, and other allies) in support of Pfizer's public affairs priorities…” See the ad here.
Originally in January 9 MOScout.
GovWatch Changes Hands
After years of running GovWatch, the Missouri Chamber is exiting the business. Word is that they’ve spun off the service, considering it no longer a core function of their organization. They’ve sold it to Scott Zajac’s Rockwood Group. Subscribers will see no interruption or change in service, though presumably they are buying it with some plans for enhancement, expansion etc.
Originally in January 8 MOScout.