Missouri lawmakers head back to Jefferson City this week for the Legislature's annual veto session, but they’ve also managed to schedule a few social and fundraising events while they’re in town.
According to information collected by GovWatch, at least a dozen receptions are scheduled for today – from a barbecue lunch honoring Rep. Casey Guernsey, R-Bethany, to “Drinks on the Deck” at J. Pfenney's Sports Bar honoring Sen. Scott Rupp, R-Wentzville.
Events will continue Wednesday morning with several breakfast receptions before the noon start of the veto session.
Here’s a list of events compiled by GovWatch:
Today
• Rep. Dave Hinson. Breakfast reception at the Jefferson City Country Club. 8 a.m.
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• Rep. Casey Guernsey. Barbecue lunch at the Missouri Soybean Association. Noon.
• Rep. Tony Duggar. Fundraiser at Madison’s Café. 4 p.m.
• Drink on the Deck with Sen. Scott Rupp at J. Pfenney’s Sports Bar. 4 p.m.
• Rep. Jeanie Lauer. Reception at MCTA office. 4:30 p.m.
• Reps. Sheila Solon, Marsha Haefner, Diane Franklin and Kathie Conway. Reception at Gumbo Bottoms Ale House. 4:30 p.m.
• Rep. Joshua Peters. Rooftop reception at Brent Hemphill & Associates (lobbyist). 4:30 p.m.
• Sen. Paul LeVota. Reception at Prison Brews. 5 p.m.
• Rep. John McCaherty. Fundraiser at J. Pfenney's Sports Grill. 6 p.m.
• Rep. Anne Zerr. Fundraiser at Dentons (lobbyist). 6:30 p.m.
• Sen. Scott Sifton. Reception at Madison’s Café. 7 p.m.
• Rep. Ken Wilson. Fudge Reception at Gumbo Bottoms Ale House. 7:30 p.m.
• House Speaker Tim Jones. Reception at Grand Café. 7:30 p.m.
• Sen. Mike Kehoe. Dinner Reception at his private residence. 8 p.m.
Wednesday
• Reps. Mike Cierpoit and Denny Hoskins. Breakfast reception at Downtown Diner. 7:30 a.m.
• Missouri Senate Democratic Campaign Committee. Breakfast at G2 Gallery. 7:30 a.m.
• Sen. Bob Dixon. Breakfast at Jefferson City Country Club. 8 a.m.
• Rep. Jay Swearingen. Breakfast at Missouri Credit Union Association. 8:30 a.m.
Elizabeth Crisp covers Missouri politics and state government for the Post-Dispatch. Follow her on Twitter at @elizabethcrisp.

