I proudly supported and voted for H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, introduced by my colleague Rep. Chip Roy and passed by the House last   week. Election integrity …

This week the Missouri Senate passed House Bill 594 and 508, making that legislative package one step closer to becoming law. This bill has a couple different provisions dealing with taxation, the …

It is time for the postmodern idea of life to pass away. I hope it happens soon. In our daily striving for more information, more truth, more technology, we leave behind our identity. Instead of …

Did you know that John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln? Of course you did. Did you know that Edwin Booth, brother to John, saved President Lincoln’s son, Robert, from being …

   Our House approved the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, allocating $47.9 billion for state operations. This budget reflects a reduction of nearly $5.8 billion from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s …

Last week in D.C. we held a town hall to hear directly from our constituents in the 4th District. This was our 94th public event to speak with hardworking Missourians since taking office. Whether …

Just like Rural Missouri does every April, I put together a list of my favorite things. Some are lifelong traditions, others are new experiences, and a few are just good stories worth telling. In no …

The passage of Proposition A this past election created unforeseen burdens on our business owners which I believe will make it harder for the economy to grow. That is why I am supportive of efforts …

Casting my gaze upon the blades and blades of grass shooting out of the ground, I begin to wonder how many more trips around the sun I will spend sweaty and smelly and covered in clippings. Is it too …

Last week in Washington, D.C., House Republicans took action to protect American institutions of higher learning from undue foreign influence by passing the DETERRENT Act. This legislation, sponsored …

With spring break ending, the General Assembly is back in action doing the people’s work for the last half of session. With only eight weeks until adjournment in mid-May, there is still a lot …

It was 15 years ago this week, President Obama reminded us on social media when he signed into law the Affordable Care Act. That brilliant piece of legislation claiming free health care for …

When my youngest daughter was just 10 months old, I got her a soft, chenille, yellow blanket. She loved it and quickly became attached to it. Fast forward several years to elementary …

Washington has been busy, but rest assured, we’re working every day to ensure Missouri’s values and priorities are front and center. From supporting our farmers to strengthening national …

   The Missouri House of Representatives wrapped up the first half of the legislative session, passing several key priorities before heading into our annual mid-session break.   …

As we reach the halfway point of session for the General Assembly, I wanted to take a minute to quickly update you on the progress of several of my pieces of legislation. I look forward to returning …

   In the game of basketball, you play as a unit, The team is an instrument, the coach must tune it. Using every player in their particular role, Remembering each piece is a …

   The first half of our 2025 session is behind us as we have reached our spring break. Our Legislature will not be in session during the week of March 17-21 as both chambers spend some …

As we reach the traditional halfway point of the legislative session, I wanted to take a moment and summarize a few pieces of legislation the Missouri Senate has passed so far. This year has been …

I do my best to not duplicate these devotionals, but sometimes life will just not let me.   How many times have these devotionals encouraged love? How many times have these devotionals …