After a lengthy debate unfolded into the early hours of April 10, the Senate passed House Bill 2634 to prohibit state funding for abortion facilities and their affiliates in Missouri, such as Planned … more

One of the best phrases a senator can hear on the floor is about their sponsored legislation is “The bill is declared perfected and ordered printed.” At this stage, the language has … more

The Senate wrapped up the week (before Easter) by sending several proposals to the House of Representatives for consideration. One of these was my Senate Bill 912, which was inspired by a … more

The annual legislative spring break was held this past week through March 24, and I’m enjoying this time I can spend with my family and our community. Here is what we worked on before we … more

My first legislative session drew to a close when the Senate gavel pounded on May 12, signaling the end of the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. As a freshman senator, I’ve … more

Labor shortages, record inflation and supply chain disruptions are just a few of the challenges business owners are facing across our state. Since the Legislature has little control over the … more

The Senate Appropriations Committee tackled the arduous “mark-up” process to finalize its version of the state operating budget for FY ‘24. If you tuned in to the hearings or … more