Show-Me Ethics Inquiry Into Embattled Republican State House Speaker

More deets on this hot mess that seems to be more complicated than just a book keeping error.

Here's a peek at today's progress . . .

"Submitting false expense reports could be prosecuted as stealing from the state, a class A misdemeanor. It could also be considered false declaration, a class B misdemeanor that involves knowingly submitting any written false statement. Plocher could also have run afoul of laws prohibiting campaign contributions from being converted to personal use.

"Plocher, a Republican from Des Peres, was elected speaker in January. He is barred from seeking another term and is among three Republican candidates intending to enter the 2024 primary for lieutenant governor.

"Revelations about  his expenses led quickly to calls for an investigation, with some prominent Republicans calling on Plocher to resign as speaker."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri House Ethics Committee begins inquiry into personnel moves by Dean Plocher * Missouri Independent

The Missouri House Ethics Committee met for more than four hours to discuss issues surrounding embattled House Speaker Dean Plocher.