Quality Education
As a State Representative, Steve voted in favor of the largest investment in public education in decades. Steve believes we must continue to provide pay increases for our teachers and ensure every district provides students with a clean, safe and supportive learning environment. He continues to advocate for increased transportation funding to schools. He supports charter schools, in conjunction with the strong accountability standards set by the state.
Steve supports a statewide approach to curriculum that is focused on setting students up for future success, which includes investing in community colleges, vocational training and our local public universities, UMSL and Harris Stowe.
Access to Affordable Healthcare
Steve knows that access to affordable healthcare is a key milestone of a healthy community. In the legislature, Steve has supported medicaid expansion, paid family leave and increased investments in mental health and rehabilitation resources.
As State Senator, Steve will support protecting the environment, which has direct implications on public health. You can count on Steve to stand up for access to contraception, funding for Planned Parenthood and new investments in drug treatment centers.
Common Sense Firearms Laws
As a gun owner and supporter of the second amendment, Steve believes Missouri should enact a minimum age of 21 for all gun purchases. He supports a ban on bump stock devices that alter semi automatic weapons and a ban of extended high capacity magazines. Steve supports the expansion of a real-time, universal background check system for the state.
As State Representative, Steve sponsored legislation requiring gun safety courses for individuals under 21 who participate in hunting or other firearms based recreation activities.
