The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2021-22 school year. APRs demonstrate the progress local … more

As the 2023 session reaches its midpoint, several pieces of legislation are headed to the Senate. From vital public safety legislation to measures that would improve access to healthcare, House … more

In an effort to address the violent crime that has plagued St. Louis, the Missouri House of Representatives gave first round approval to legislation that would put the city’s police force under … more

The Missouri House of Representatives approved HB 417 to help employers develop and retain skilled workers. The bill would allow the Department of Economic Development to award grants to qualifying … more

This week the house approved legislation aimed at protecting businesses, schools, and churches from burdensome government mandates. By a vote of 105-36, the House approved HB 184 to prohibit local … more

An important step was taken this week to provide assistance to areas of the state plagued by violent crime. The House approved HB 301 by a vote of 109-35. HB 301 is a wide-ranging public safety … more

This week the Missouri House of Representatives approved HJR 43 by a vote of 108-50. The main focus on HJR 43 would change the threshold required to approve changes to the state constitution. … more

This week committees began to work on legislation for 2023 and appropriations committees began to work on budget proposals from state departments.  I had the honor of being the acting Chair … more

This week the State of the State was held in the House Chamber and Governor Mike Parson outlined his priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session. He would like to see investments in infrastructure … more