Currently holds the office of Missouri State Senate - District 27 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Missouri State Senate - District 27 in 2020 Missouri General Election.
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Get StartedAs a Christian, a mother and a grandmother, I believe there is no debate – life begins at conception. We have an all-powerful God and, time and again, we hear amazing stories of God’s miraculous power. Taking the life of an unborn baby is playing God and I will continue to vote my conscience on this issue every time. Learn more
Small businesses are constantly under assault from government intrusion and over-regulation. As the previous Chairwoman of Economic Development and current Chairwoman of Rules and Administrative Oversight, my focus in Jefferson City has been to make our state as business friendly as possible. I have been a leader in the fight to make Missouri known for being open for business! Learn more
Regulations and government mandates, however, threaten our vital ag economy daily. In Jefferson City, I fight tirelessly for agriculture, knowing that it is the heart and soul of our rural economy. Learn more
Education is one of my highest priorities. Every year since I was elected, we have increased funding for education. But I also am a firm believer that four-year colleges are not for every child and realize that vocational schools are equally important. Ensuring that all children in Southeast Missouri have access to a good education is important to me. Learn more
We have an obligation to explore and use every natural resource we have in America, including oil and natural gas. Radical environmentalists have made it their priority to end American domestic energy production. Such wrongheaded thinking has created a national security risk and I gladly fight the ridiculous attacks made by environmentalists at every opportunity in Jefferson City. Learn more
I believe that the 2nd Amendment is about our right to liberty. I am a proud member of the NRA and I also have my Missouri Concealed Carry Permit. As your Representative, I stand and defend our rights to purchase, possess and use firearms without government intrusion. Learn more
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are state-run electronic programs that include a patient’s schedule 2 – 4 prescriptions. PDMPs are among the most promising state-level interventions to improve painkiller prescribing, inform clinical practice, and protect patients at risk. They can identify early signs of addiction and can prevent doctors from accidentally prescribing a drug that could be lethal in combination with another drug the patient is taking. Missouri is the ONLY state without one, and I will continue to work to pass legislation to enact a PDMP in Missouri. Learn more
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