Our legislative work was cut short last week due to a massive winter storm that affected all parts of our state, but we still accomplished a lot in this time. I filed my first bill this session. Senate Bill 332 enhances the current teacher evaluation process operated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. ...

The Missouri Senate is busy, with more than 330 bills having been introduced. Only half of them have been assigned to committees at this point, where the sponsor will present his or her bills and give the public an opportunity to share their input. My office and I are working diligently to study all proposed legislation. ...

It was a great honor to be elected to serve the citizens who reside in the eight counties and more than 150 precincts that make up the 25th Senatorial District. Earlier this month, I took my oath of office in a very humbling ceremony. I look forward to what lies ahead for me in the General Assembly to do meaningful work on behalf of the people who sent me here to Jefferson City and represent their voice in state government. ...