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This week, the Missouri General Assembly truly agreed and finally passed HB495, a comprehensive public safety bill that addresses crime, policing, and penalties for various offenses across the state. The bill has now advanced through the House and Senate and is awaiting Governor Mike Kehoe's...
After The Maries County Advocate made a social media post on Sept. 20, 2022, notifying the public that the Belle Board of Aldermen voted to cancel the city’s police services contract with the county immediately, the city’s mayor stated they were looking for ways to control how the press gathers...
This week, I presented some important legislation on the floor, both a standalone bill and an amendment.
First, I presented SB 160. This bill would protect student groups in colleges, universities and technical schools from administrative actions meant to limit them due to their beliefs....
Royalty Day at the Capitol 2025 will be a special event set for April 15, 2025, celebrating local fair and festival royalty from South Central Missouri. This day provides an opportunity for the fair and festival royalty to visit the Missouri State Capitol, meet with legislators, and learn more...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
It was another busy week here in Jefferson City. Bills are moving quickly and we have sent quite a few bills to the Senate for further consideration. I have one bill at the Senate right now and I am waiting for a hearing on it. I had two bill...
Trump's recent temper tantrum in the Oval Office was reminiscent of Khruschev's pounding he U.N. dais screaming "We will bury you". Calling Zelensky a corrupt dictator who invaded Russia must have pleased the Fox 5 panel members who used to entertain by asking stupid questions to stupid people...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
When the work days in Jefferson City run late into the night, I remain energized thanks to five very special constituents. Each day, my five children motivate me to put Missouri families first in all my work here at the State Capitol. I want the...
I had to laugh at the Letter to the Editor from Elizabeth Hykes. I'm sure Ms Hykes is upset about President Trump's reduction in Federal funding for certain programs, such as for mental health. However, just about every insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid) covers this overpriced and...
Greetings Friends of the 155th District!
I cannot wait for the warmer weather to hit. After all the snow we have had this year and this past week, warmer weather cannot come quickly enough. I enjoy going to events that our constituents host in the district and I know as the warmer weather...
As the Trump administration works to reduce Federal funding for National Forest Service, Medicare, Medicaid, VA etc. I would like to remind my neighbors that without the Federal funding in these programs, the entire healthcare system of our region will collapse. We are 80% dependent on these...