18 Monday Jun 2018
Posted in Missouri Governor, social media
This afternoon, via Twitter:
Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Honored to appoint Mike Kehoe as the next Missouri Lt. Gov — This is an important position, not just because of duties assigned by MO law & the state constitution, but also to reassure Missourians that all operations of state government will continue. #MissouriForward
[….]
1:38 PM – 18 Jun 2018
Interestingly, there’s no announcement (as of this posting) on the Governor’s web site.
30 Wednesday May 2018
Posted in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri Governor
On Friday, June 1st, after 5:00 p.m. and upon the effective resignation of Eric Greitens as governor, Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson (R) will be sworn in as the next Governor of Misouri.
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson (R) [2016 file photo].
Yesterday:
Missouri State Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson statement on the resignation of Governor Greitens
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson released the following statement today regarding Governor Greitens’ resignation:
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson states, “With Governor Greitens’ decision to resign from office, he has put the best interests of our state and all Missourians at the forefront where they belong. This is a decision that will allow our state to heal and move forward from what has been a difficult time. This is an enormous responsibility serving as our state’s next governor, and I am ready to fulfill the duties of the office with honor and integrity, and with a steadfast commitment to making our great state even greater for the people we are entrusted to serve.”
Today:
Lt. Gov. Mike Parson Readies for Friday’s Transition
(JEFFERSON CITY) – Lt. Gov. Mike Parson spent today preparing for Friday’s transition with a non-stop series of meetings and phone calls. Parson will become Missouri’s next governor on Friday, June 1 at 5:00 pm.
“We are taking every step and working around the clock to ensure Missouri state government does not miss a beat throughout this transition. My commitment to all Missourians is to listen to them and work together to advance the interests of our great state,” Lt. Gov. Parson said.
Earlier today, Lt. Gov. Parson met with House Speaker Todd Richardson, Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Ron Richard, and legislators from both parties.
In addition to meeting with these leaders, Parson reached out to all cabinet members. Parson is planning to hold a meeting with the cabinet early next week.
On Thursday, Parson will receive a briefing from the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s State Emergency Management Agency and finalize the details of the swearing-in ceremony.
Previously:
Eric Greitens (r) resigns as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)
State Auditor Nicole Galloway (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)
Senator Jill Schupp (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)
Statement by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)
Representative Stacey Newman (D) on the resignation of Eric Greitens (r) as Governor of Missouri (May 29, 2018)
02 Monday Jan 2017
Posted in Uncategorized
![Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo].](https://showmeprogress.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/20160818-img_9454b.jpg)
Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo].
From the Bolivar Herald-Free Press:
Parson recovering at home after quintuple bypass
By Jessica Franklin Maull jessicam@bolivarmonews.com [….]
Lieutenant-governor-elect Mike Parson is home recovering after quintuple bypass heart surgery on Christmas Eve, according to his chief of staff, Patrick Baker….
[….]
Mike Parson (r) was elected Lieutenant Governor in the November 2016 general election.
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in campaign finance
At the Missouri Ethics Commission:
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On November 8, 2016, Missouri voters approved Constitutional Amendment 2 which, among its provisions, imposes campaign contribution limits on certain candidates for state office including statewide offices, legislative offices and judicial offices.
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… the effective date is December 8, 2016…
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Section 23, subsection 3(1), provides a contribution limit of $2,600 from any person, other than the candidate, to elect individuals to state office for “one” election.
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![Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo]](https://showmeprogress.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/img_9454.jpg)
Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo]
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for Mike Parson’s (r) 2020 (?) campaign for Lieutenant Governor:
C091129 12/05/2016 PARSON FOR MISSOURI Missouri Realtors PAC Inc PO Box 30635 Columbia MO 65205 12/3/2016 $10,000.00
[emphasis added]
Just think what it’d be like if that governor thing had worked out.
03 Thursday Nov 2016
Posted in campaign finance
They really don’t try much anymore, do they?
![Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo].](https://showmeprogress.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/20160818-img_9453.jpg)
Mike Parson (r) [2016 file photo].
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C051039 11/03/2016 RSLC-MISSOURI PAC Republican State Leadership Committee 1201 F Street, NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 11/2/2016 $150,000.00
[emphasis added]
And then:
C091129 11/03/2016 PARSON FOR MISSOURI RSLC – Missouri PAC 1201 F Street NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 11/2/2016 $150,000.00
[emphasis added]
And we don’t have any idea who wrote the check(s) to get to that $150,000.00.
30 Sunday Oct 2016
Posted in Uncategorized
On Saturday afternoon Missouri Democrats held a get out the vote kickoff rally at Congressman Emanuel Cleaver’s campaign office in Kansas City. Several statewide office holders and candidates, local office holders and candidates, and approximately two hundred activists and volunteers were in attendance.
Russ Carnahan (D), the party’s nominee for Lieutenant Governor, speaking at a GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016.
Russ Carnahan, the Democratic Party nominee for Lieutenant Governor:
Also:
Judy Baker (D) – GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016 (October 30, 2016)
Jason Kander (D) – GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016 (October 30, 2016)
Chris Koster (D) – GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016 (October 30, 2016)
Mayor Sly James (D) – GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016 (October 30, 2016)
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) – GOTV kickoff rally in Kansas City – October 29, 2016 (October 30, 2016)
23 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in campaign finance
Tags
campaign finance, campaign finance.Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PAC
July in west central Missouri.
The last complete campaign finance report for RSLC [Republican State Leadership Committee]-Missouri PAC, via the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C051039: Rslc-Missouri Pac
Committee Type: Political Action
1201 F Street Nw Ste 675
Washington Dc 20004
Established Date: 02/10/2005
[….]
Information Reported On: 2015 – January Quarterly Report
Beginning Money on Hand $84.75
Monetary Receipts + $500.00
Monetary Expenditures – $113.00
Contributions Made – $0.00
Other Disbursements – $0.00
Subtotal $387.00
Ending Money On Hand $471.75
[emphasis added]
$84.75? You’ve got to be kidding. The reports filed since this one were “limited activity” reports.
Then, today:
C051039 09/23/2016 RSLC-MISSOURI PAC Republican State Leadership Committee 1201 F Street, NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 9/22/2016 $200,000.00
[emphasis added]
And quick as that:
C091129 09/23/2016 PARSON FOR MISSOURI RSLC – Missouri PAC 1201 F Street NW Suite 675 Washington DC 20004 9/22/2016 $200,000.00
[emphasis added]
Who’s paying for this?
There’s an RSLC PAC listed at the Federal Election Commission with the same address which hasn’t filed anything since 2012.
So much for transparency. And because there are no limits in Missouri, evidently republican PACs just like to dump their money here.
31 Sunday Jul 2016
Posted in campaign finance
Tags
Bev Randles, campaign finance, Lieutenant Governor, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PACs, Rex Sinquefield
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for Bev Randles’ (r) 2016 primary campaign for Lieutenant Governor, from a Rex Sinquefield supported PAC:
C141581 07/31/2016 MISSOURIANS FOR RANDLES Missouri Club for Growth PAC PO Box 669 Grover MO 63040 7/30/2016 $25,000.00
[emphasis added]
Not much time left to spend the money.
Previously:
Campaign Finance: Oh, hell, just buy the state already (December 8, 2014)
Campaign Finance: you can just feel all that grass roots momentum (June 2, 2016)
Campaign Finance: not exactly grass roots (June 25, 2016)
Campaign Finance: now we know (July 8, 2016)
Bev Randles (r) – Lieutenant Governor – July 2016 campaign finance report (July 20, 2016)
Campaign Finance: round numbers, or not (July 27, 2016)
27 Wednesday Jul 2016
Posted in campaign finance
![Bev Randles (r) [August 2015 file photo].](https://showmeprogress.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/img_5435x6a1b2c3h8.jpg)
Bev Randles (r) [August 2015 file photo].
Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission for Bev Randles’ (r) 2016 Lieutenant Governor primary campaign, from two Rex Sinquefield supported PACs:
C141581 07/27/2016 MISSOURIANS FOR RANDLES Grow Missouri 308 E High St. Suite 301 Jefferson City MO 65010 7/26/2016 $100,000.00
C141581 07/27/2016 MISSOURIANS FOR RANDLES Missouri Club for Growth PAC PO Box 669 Grover MO 63040 7/26/2016 $107,901.60
That’s a total of $2,449,751.60 for Bev Randles’ (r) campaign from Rex Sinquefield and Rex Sinquefield supported PACs.
Previously:
Campaign Finance: Oh, hell, just buy the state already (December 8, 2014)
Campaign Finance: you can just feel all that grass roots momentum (June 2, 2016)
Campaign Finance: not exactly grass roots (June 25, 2016)
Campaign Finance: now we know (July 8, 2016)
Bev Randles (r) – Lieutenant Governor – July 2016 campaign finance report (July 20, 2016)
25 Monday Jul 2016
Posted in campaign finance
Raising $1,000,000.00 the old fashioned way, $10,000.00 at a time.
![Someone got the t-shirt [August 2015 file photo].](https://showmeprogress.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/img_5513x6.jpg)
Someone got the t-shirt [August 2015 file photo].
Yesterday at the Missouri Ethics Commission for Mike Parson’s (r) 2016 campaign for Lieutenant Governor:
C091129 07/24/2016 PARSON FOR MISSOURI Drury Development Corporation 721 Emerson Rd St Louis MO 63141 7/23/2016 $10,000.00
C091129 07/24/2016 PARSON FOR MISSOURI Romine for Senate 322 E Karsch Farmington MO 63640 7/23/2016 $10,000.00
[emphasis added]
Its not like the campaign doesn’t have sufficient funds:
C091129: Parson For Missouri
Committee Type: Candidate
Po Box 1004 Party Affiliation: Republican
Bolivar Mo 65613 Established Date: 06/15/2009
[….]
Information Reported On: 2016 – July Quarterly Report
Beginning Money on Hand $1,071,569.71
Monetary Receipts + $202,086.26
Monetary Expenditures – $467,347.73
Contributions Made – $1,965.00
Other Disbursements – $9,959.23
Subtotal ($277,185.70)
Ending Money On Hand $794,384.01
[emphasis added]
It’s not like we were feeling sorry for the candidate and his campaign.
Previously:
April 2016 – candidate campaign finance reports – Lieutenant Governor (April 17, 2016)
