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Erics Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

A brand spanking new nonprofit corporation in Missouri:

Name: A New Missouri, Inc.
Address: 105 E High Street
Suite 100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Type: Nonprofit Corporation
Charter No.: N000704138
Domesticity: Domestic
Registered Agent: Stuerman, Jeff
Status: Good Standing
Date Formed: 2/5/2017

In the filing:

The Corporation shall be organized for the purpose of conducting activities allowed pursuant to the Act, including, but not limited to, the advancement of social welfare by promoting ideas, policies and/or legislation to create more jobs, higher pay, safer streets, better schools, and more, for all Missourians.

You mean like Kansas? Just asking.

You think the “and more” includes better streets and safer schools? Just asking.

They left out mom, apple pie, truth, justice, and the American way. Could be an oversight. Nah.

Well, isn’t this special?:

March 8, 2017 7:00 AM
Nonprofit linked to Greitens raises new questions about ‘dark money,’ ethics
By Jason Hancock
[….]
In the shadow of the Missouri Capitol, just a block from the governor’s mansion, sits the headquarters of a just-started nonprofit called A New Missouri Inc.
[….]
…its focus will be advocating for the governor and his agenda, a Greitens adviser said this week. And because it’s a nonprofit, A New Missouri can accept unlimited contributions and won’t be required to disclose who is giving it money.
[….]

The reviews are coming in:

Tony Messenger‏ @tonymess
Astounding level of secrecy and obfuscation of ethics laws here by @EricGreitens. This is the very definition of what he campaigned against.
[….]
2:37 PM – 8 Mar 2017

“…This is the very definition of what he campaigned against.” The mistake was in believing him then.

Previously:

Campaign Finance: Oh, like they couldn’t come up with another $25,000.00? (July 18, 2016)

Campaign Finance: attempting to follow the money… (October 15, 2016)