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by; Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger “If you do what is right, won’t you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. It’s desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” — Genesis 4:7 (CSB) Seated in church on a Sunday evening, a quiet interruption

More legislation is making its way through the process. This week, my Senate Bill 741 was heard by the Missouri Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee. This measure creates the Personal Privacy Protection Act, which defends our freedom of speech through preventing the disclosure of personal information to public agencies. Senate Bill 672 passed

People looking to save money on energy bills and live a more environmentally friendly life are turning to solar power in increasing numbers. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, one in every 600 Americans is adding solar panels to their home every quarter. Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to do careful research before

This week, two of my proposals were heard in committee. Senate Bill 655, which was heard in the Missouri Senate Health and Pensions Committee, allows any county the option to provide coverage for all public safety personnel in the Missouri Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.  This is another tool to attract and retain quality employees

Gardening may be a fun and relaxing way to get in touch with nature, but did you know that it also has plenty of health benefits? Gardening is an activity that’s good for both the mind and body, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Plus, you get to eat the delicious fruits,

Success stories in ads for online dating services can make it sound like true love is just a click away. Meeting people online may sound easy and safe, but consumers need to keep their guard up to avoid being swindled, hurt or worse. Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives thousands of complaints about dating services every

After a shortened week last week because of the snow storm, we were back at it this week in full force! It is always great when people from the district come to the Capitol and come by to see you. This week it was an honor to have Kraysen Leonard, from Eldorado Springs, a current

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s (R-Mo.) legislation to combat the persecution of Christians and other religious groups in Chinapassed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s markup and now heads to the House Floor. H.R. 4821 would hold accountable senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party who are responsible for persecuting Christians in China and other religious groups.

With high COVID-19 case numbers lingering in many parts of the United States and driving many Americans to seek out the safest face coverings available, N95 masks – long the province of medical professionals – are growing in popularity among the general public. Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions consumers to do diligent research and avoid

This was a shorter week than normal at the Capitol, but we still saw several visitors in our office. I always appreciate when people make the effort to come see me in Jefferson City and discuss the issues that matter to them.  I welcome all from the 28th Senatorial District. I am honored to serve