We are working hard to create and sustain an environment in Missouri that supports job creation, innovation and entrepreneurship. While representing you in Jefferson City, I have worked to ensure economic opportunity for all Missourians, and have successfully championed customized job training, reduced the cost of higher education, lowered taxes, eliminated job-killing red tape and regulations, stood against special interest groups, and passed criminal justice reform that enables previous offenders to make a positive contribution to society.

That fight continues today as we work together to make Missouri an even more desirable place to live and work.

Family shapes who we are, plays a role in all our decisions, and gives meaning to what we do. I am blessed to have been raised by parents who taught me strength and compassion, love and sacrifice. My wife and I work every day to instill those principles in our two boys, and I am focused on ensuring families are supported and protected through my work representing you.

Our schools, teachers and parents must have the resources needed to create a safe and effective learning environment for our children. I have consistently voted to fully fund our local public schools in the State Budget, and I will continue to fight for parental involvement and ensuring our schools have what they need to ensure students are fully prepared for future success.