Stevenson receives $1,200 in lobbyist cash

State Rep. Bryan Stevenson, R-Webb City, spent more than half of his campaign funds during the past three months, even though he isn't up for election until next year. Stevenson still has $5,081.12 on hand after spending $6,937.74, mostly on a golf tournament that apparently took place the first week of June.
Stevenson's disclosure form shows he spent $3,640.93 for greens fees at Briarbrook Country Club on June 2, as well as $498.28 to Wal-Mart for "golf tournament," $428.30 to Trophy House, Joplin, and $1,114 to Tracy Joyce for mailing supplies.
Other expenditures listed included $843.75 to Randy Vension on April 16 for catering, and $350 to Liberty Publications for advertising.
Those listed as making contributions to Stevenson during the past three months included:
Missouri Association of Municipal Utilities $75; Missouri Bankers Association Ozark Region PAC, $300; Leggett & Platt $300; Paula Baker, Joplin, $300; Election Day Enterprises, LLC, Jefferson City, $300; Missouri Time Sales Service, Inc., Jefferson City, $300; Missouri PTA PAC, Festus, $200; Home Building Industry PAC, St. Louis, $300; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri, Jefferson City, $150; James C. Morgan, Carthage, $75; Community Support Services, Joplin, $300; AMEC PAC, Jefferson City, $300; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City PAC, $150; LBD, Inc., Kansas City, $75; Michael R. Woolster, Joplin, $75; Gary L. Rowe, Joplin, $150; James R. Schwartz, Joplin, $150; Missouri Association of Insurance Agents PAC $300; Empire District Electric Company, $300; Easy Living Inc./Joplin Business, Nevada, $300; Jeffrey Montgomery Business Account, Webb City, State Farm Insurance Company, $300; NHS Management LLC, Joplin, $300; Dr. Kent McIntire, Joplin, $300; Nathan Powell, Joplin, $75; Abbey Title Co., Joplin, $300; Gary Duncan, Freeman Hospital, Joplin, $300; Freeman Health Systems, Joplin, $300; Missouri Cable Telecommunications Association, Jefferson City, $300; Lakes Country, Joplin, $300; Nick Myers CPA, Joplin, $300.
Stevenson's list also included $1,200 from registered lobbyists, including:
-$100 from Kyna Iman, lobbyist for Missouri Southern State University
-The maximum $300 from Penman and Winton, Jefferson City, listed as a consulting group, which is a euphemism for a lobbyist firm. Lobbyists Scott Penman and David Winton represent Southwestern Bell (SBC) and BSC Healthcare Systems.
-$200 from former State Representative Gary Burton, R-Joplin, whose client list includes Isle of Capri casinos, Missouri Riverboat Gaming, City of Joplin, Missouri Cable Telecommunications Association, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Missouri Association of Insurance Agents, and AOL.
-$300 from J. Scott Marrs, lobbyist for Missouri Hospital Association, City of Springfield, Southwest Missouri State University, Bass Pro, Springfield Public Schools, and Springfield City Utilities.
-$300 from Burch and Associates, Jefferson City, the lobbying company started by former State Representative Jerry Burch, D-Walker, who represents Missouri Hospital Association, Southwest Missouri State University, Greene County Commission, Springfield City Utilities, and the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.