At the end of this week, the Missouri Legislature will have passed the budget for next fiscal year, which starts July 1.They have to, according to law. There ought to be a similar law for the lazy …

Comprehensive Public Safety Legislation Delivered to Governor The General Assembly has passed a sweeping public safety measure, sending a major criminal justice package to the governor that …

I sponsored HB 2422 while Senator Bernskoetter was the sponsor for its companion legislation, SB 938. I had the privilege of handling and making the motion to truly agree to and finally pass this …

All Americans should be glad that there were no fatalities or serious injuries at the Washington Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. While the supposed assailant did not penetrate the entire …

With just three weeks remaining in the 2026 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly is making steady progress on impactful legislation. Last week, more bills crossed the finish line and …

The Budget Comes to the Senate We have less than a month left in session and an even shorter amount of time to pass the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget goes through a …

I've watched nearly all of the Ozark Law episodes, featuring the Lake Ozark, Osage Beach and Sunrise Beach police departments. It's on the A&E Channel and recently concluded its 2026 season. …

On March 30, the Missouri House Committee on Emerging Issues held a hearing and voted to advance Representative Mayhew's House Bill 3393. The committee subsequently reported the measure did pass on …

The fourth bill I’m sponsoring was voted out of the House this week. The House approved my HB 2422, which adjusts user fees collected by county recorders for filing documents. The bill increases …

Governor Activates State Emergency Plan Ahead of World Cup Events Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 26-11 to prepare Missouri for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and …

The House passed legislation this week, providing civil liability protections for teachers who step in to stop violent incidents at school. HCS HBs 2913 and 3228 extends immunity to both educators …

I'm writing this on Tuesday, hours before the polls close. Regardless of how the races and issues come out, you can rest assured that all of the county clerk's staff, and the clerk himself, …

Our House passed three bills this week that are on their way to the Governor’s desk for his signature. HB 2641 updates state cannabis law by regulating intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid …

I have increasing reservations about the headlong dash the Missouri Legislature is taking on taxes. I fear a disaster, not only for the state but also for low and moderate income Missourians. …

This week the Missouri House returned from spring break and made significant progress on several important fronts. The House approved a fiscally responsible $52.27 billion state operating budget that …

Following spring break, activities resumed this week in the state legislature. A series of bills advancing address issues ranging from education and public safety to emerging technologies and …

As your State Representative for Missouri's 124th District, covering parts of Miller and Pulaski counties, I am proud to share this midway update on my legislative efforts during the Second Regular …

A couple of weeks ago, I read that the average price for a car in the U.S. had reached $50,000. That's crazy. Now car manufacturers serving the U.S. market are making noise about getting rid of …

An Update on the Governor’s Tax Plan At the beginning of this session the governor proposed a plan to eliminate the state income tax. I have wondered how this could be accomplished without …

The Missouri House approved HJR 173 & 174, a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to swap the state income tax with higher sales taxes and transaction tax. State Representative Rudy Veit …