Gambling company bankrolls attacks in Missouri Senate District 16 GOP primary

An Illinois gambling company, J&J Ventures, is secretly funding a radio campaign to discredit former state Rep. Hannah Kelly in a Republican primary for Missouri Senate District 16. The company aims to push for the legalization of video lottery terminals in Missouri, and this move reveals the lengths they're willing to go to influence local politics. This situation highlights the growing concern over how special interest groups leverage money to shape political landscapes and potentially undermine democratic processes. The implications extend beyond this race, suggesting a broader trend of corporate influence in state-level elections.