Intro: Republican Senator Rob Schaaf supports the 'Clean Missouri' ballot initiative to fight corruption in state politics.RunTime: 0:39OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Schaaf sees unlimited lobbyist gifts and undisclosed political donors as corrupting the state Capitol. He says that politicians are given gifts and contributions in exchange for influence and votes.
Digital ads displaying the cell number of Republican Senator Rob Schaaf were shown by a nonprofit connected to Governor Eric Greitens. The measure would disclose donors of more than five-thousand dollars to nonprofits that support or oppose a candidate. Debate ended after five hours with no votes taken.
Intro: The twenty-seven billion dollar budget was finally passed by the Senate hours before the deadlineRunTime: 0:36OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: Republican Senator Rob Schaaf said the budget would continue to send money toward donors of Governor Eric Greitens' campaign and inaugural.
Actuality: PARSON.WAVRun Time: 00:04 Description: The Senate is adjorned under the rules.Republican Senator Rob Schaaf wants a lobbyist gift limit and 'dark money' disclosures to be discussed before anything except the state's budget.
The nonprofit ran attack ads against fellow Republican and Senator Rob Schaaf, saying he was blocking ethics changes and a blue alert measure. A New Missouri has not disclosed its donors, nor has Greitens campaign disclosed his inauguration funding figures.
Intro: The threat of a filibuster continues from a Republican senator. This time, it's because of managed care and a tax credit.RunTime: 0:35OutCue: SOC Play itWrap: St. Joseph Senator Rob Schaaf said managed care in Medicaid would hurt next year's budget.