DEI Defunding Update:
Yesterday, I filed HB2365 to complete what we started last year - prohibiting taxpayer $’s from funding DEI in state bureaucracy. This will defund DEI & prevent the state from incentivizing the private sector to use DEI, in order to win state contract bids.
Message sent! Don’t reject the racist DEI initiatives or else. These teachers simply rejected racist, neo-Marxist ideology.
Teachers ordered by Obama-appointed judge to pay $300K after opposing DEI training: 'Unprecedented' ruling | Fox News
It's almost as if the ‘public education’ establishment believes everyone is going to leave them if given the option. This refrain reveals an absolute lack of confidence in the quality of their work.
Being one who has earned 4 graduate degrees, I believe in the mission and purpose of university education (classically understood). With that, I can say that this video is heartbreaking. I can tell you that the traditional point of universities is to produce well educated
BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte all announced that they stand with Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott in the border dispute with the
#MOLEG
Pre-Filing Update: I pre-filed HB1911…the “Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act”…it creates a refundable tax credit for parents who incur educational expenses for their children outside of public education. DOR will be responsible for managing the tax credit program.
We must put a stop to the woke, marxist, DEI ideology that’s striving to divide…& destroy western ideals. Taxpayer $’s should’t be funding the very effort to destroy our civilization. Here’s a portion of my comment during debate re budget language prohibiting DEI expenditures.
In a time of hyper-partisan vitriol, it’s important for us all to know that we can disagree vigorously and yet maintain friendships. My friend
@RepSheenBean
had his car broken into & had belongings stolen. I took up a collection from fellow Republicans who were eager to help.
No, the truth is that Leftists have been destroying our public schools for decades. We’re simply striving to rescue students and common sense teachers from your clutches, by reforming the system and providing more choice.
I remember my effort to defund DEI initiatives, being dismissed by woke elitists…Well, now
@elonmusk
is calling it out. There’s no reason that a red state like MO can’t abolish DEI, unless people lack moral, intellectual, and political courage.
Congratulations to
@KurtisGregory51
on a successful campaign. I look forward to SD21 being represented by a Republican with a great heart. He has my support.
It was a true joy to run and meet so many tremendous people throughout this senate district.
You couldn’t script this. Both Missouri and Texas were simultaneously placing prohibitive language in our budgets, to prevent DEI expenditures. Woke ideologues are on notice.
#MOLeg
(Found the Texas language in a pic posted by
@realchrisrufo
)
To the ‘You’re stealing money from education’ crowd…The only public funds being stolen are the funds covering ed costs for a student that enrolls elsewhere for better education, and the district school keeps the students funds.
#MOLEG
Pre-Filing Update: I pre-filed HB1911…the “Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act”…it creates a refundable tax credit for parents who incur educational expenses for their children outside of public education. DOR will be responsible for managing the tax credit program.
So proud of our youngest daughter! She recently turned 22, is graduating in May, and two weeks later she starts her Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She has maintained a 3.9 gpa, while working over 40 hours a week! Well done kiddo!
#EducationPlusWorkEthic
#ProudDad
I am a husband, father, local pastor, law enforcement chaplain, veteran, and constitutional conservative who believes in serving for the good of others. That's why I'm running to represent you in the state senate.
Some endorsements are unmatched. Tears flowed when I first read this…my oldest daughter’s Instagram post:
“For anyone voting on the Republican ticket tomorrow in Clay, Ray, Lafayette, Saline, Howard or Cooper counties:
If you are a Republican who isn’t sure who to vote for
The House just passed a bill (HB2634) to defund Planned Parenthood…Rep Cody Smith’s bill advances to the Senate. We must get this bill to the Governor’s desk for his signature before the end of session.
#ProLife
@MORightToLife
This nonsense has to stop…
@MoDNR
has no business using taxpayer dollars to participate in bureaucratic wokeness…Unfortunately, DNR isn’t the only department embracing this movement.
We’ve suffered a tremendous loss in the death of former Senator Ed Emery. He was a gentleman, a statesman, and more importantly a faithful Christian. I count myself blessed to have known him as a friend.
It’s unacceptable for local gov’t income (i.e. personal property tax revenue) to increase by 30-36%, when that’s nearly 5x’s the avg increase in personal income in MO.
I want to thank
@brettdinkins
,
@davidhageman
, Steve Micheal,
@CaseyEvon
, and
@RGreggKeller
for their efforts re my campaign. My loss is not theirs. Though it may not be 'helpful' to be thanked by a failed candidate, we knew I faced a juggernaut and they were unflinching.
I want
#MOLEG
Pre-Filing Update: I filed HB1739 to establish the ‘Parent’s Bill of Rights Act of 2024.’ The bill requires parental access to curriculum, class materials, and info regarding those who have access to their children. It also prohibits students from being encouraged to adopt
Productive two days…I stand ready for any opportunity to take to ‘the floor’ to advance educational choice for parents and their kids. Today we sent open enrollment (Rep. Pollitt HB1989) to the MO Senate!
Congratulations to
@KurtisGregory51
on a successful campaign. I look forward to SD21 being represented by a Republican with a great heart. He has my support.
It was a true joy to run and meet so many tremendous people throughout this senate district.
We’re holding the line to prevent the woke, divisive, marxist, DEI agenda from being paid for by MO taxpayer $’s and spreading throughout state bureaucracy. We don’t need what DEI actually is…
Division, Estrangement, Intolerance
I’m not interested in political acclaim, pastoral acclaim, or personal acclaim. I’m interested in living coram deo...living in the presence of, under the authority of, and to the honor & glory of God. If I have to give this up in order to experience the aforementioned, no thanks.
As a pastor and father, I know the value of life. I will continue to lead efforts to keep Missouri among the most pro-life states in the nation.
#ProLife
@MORightToLife
Yesterday the Special Committee on Ed Reform held a hearing for HB1911, the MO Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. We tax families to cover the cost of education; it is about time for the money to follow the student.
#EdFreedom
#MOLEG
#MOLEG
Pre-Filing Update: I pre-filed HB1911…the “Missouri Parental Choice Tax Credit Act”…it creates a refundable tax credit for parents who incur educational expenses for their children outside of public education. DOR will be responsible for managing the tax credit program.
Thank you
@GovParsonMO
for helping us complete a multi-year effort to defund Planned Parenthood.
@cody4mo
did a tremendous job in bringing HB 2634 to this moment. Pro-life Missourians are celebrating for good reason.
Just two country preachers, serving together in the MO House of Representatives…&…looking to faithfully serve in the MO Senate. Faith matters. Truth matters. Freedom matters. Dignity matters.
@brad_hudson_
#MOLeg
#SD21
Out of state interest groups are trying to change Missouri's constitution to guarantee abortion on demand. Let's stand for life and
#DeclineToSign
these leftist backed petitions & support the Right to Life for all Missourians, including the unborn.
#ProLife
Though some mock the news that kids in our congregation are learning to help the impoverished, I think they should know that the church I pastor is one of thousands w/i MO that have helped people long before gov’t programs existed…
We’ve:
✅ fed the poor, grieving, &
Here’s your Pro-Abortion translation guide:
• “women’s healthcare”: baby dies
• “reproductive choice”: baby dies
• “reproductive rights”: baby dies
• “pro-choice”: baby dies
• “abortion is healthcare”: baby dies
• “women’s rights”: baby dies
• “my body — my choice”:
In light of the recent X posts from anti-ed choice accounts,
@missouriscout
provides a clear picture of who is for choice and who is against it…I am happy to side with parental choice for their children’s education. Decentralize influence and decision making.
#EdFreedom
I’m thankful that we passed important legislation to protect girls in sports and prevent dangerous gender transition procedures on children. The woke Left’s fascination with the chemical castration and genital mutilation of children must be stopped. The bills are now in need of
This is a consequential day for all of the right reasons. In MO, we value competitive female athletics, safe locker/shower rooms for our middle & high school athletes, and the natural physiological development of adolescents.
Today, in an effort to protect the integrity of female sports and Missouri children from potentially harmful experimental surgeries and treatment, I have signed Senate Bill (SB) 39 and SB 49 into law.
We all know the huge win that parents experienced when we passed SB727. What many won’t know is the Herculean effort of so many that made it possible.
@phlchristo
has fought for Ed Choice for 8 years, & it’s been an honor to play 2nd fiddle for him, in my 6 years fighting by his
You can value history worts & all…without being a Marxist.
You can be kind and charitable…without being a Marxist.
You can value our diverse human family…without being a Marxist.
Actually, throughout history Marxists have aggressively opposed all of the above.
#AntiMarxist
Tremendous respect for
@cody4mo
…The amount of time and focus he commits to shepherding MO’s budget is known by very few. Mo taxpayers are well served by his hawkish budget eye…Here he is at nearly 1am, following over 12 hours of budget mark-up.
BREAKING: Missouri House just passed a bill to fund students instead of systems.
The vote was 82 to 69.
They needed 82 votes to pass.
3 Democrats voted for it.
It already passed the Senate 19 to 10.
It now goes to the governor’s desk.
This is the way.
#SB727
#MOLeg
Pray to end abortion…even while on vacation in Portland, Maine. My wife and I were walking to the Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow house and happened upon these fine folks, in front of Planned Parenthood. We enjoyed a Pro-Life conversation, prayed, and encouraged them in their
To me, ‘conservative’ isn’t merely a label; it’s a conviction. Many politicians throw around the term ‘conservative’ as though it’s enough to merely give a nod to the word and their Republican supporters will blindly accept them. That’s disingenuous. I don’t vote for scores, but
Schools are not supposed to be the public face of social services, the department of mental health, and activistic behavioral modification. They are supposed to be dedicated to teaching. Students don’t belong to the schools; they belong to parents and legal guardians.
It has been an exciting day in the Capitol, promoting the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception. Missouri stands for life!
It was encouraging to here about all the wonderful efforts of
@sbaprolife
and
@MORight2LifePAC
/
@MORightToLife
...
#ProLife
More than frustrating…If we truly prioritize students, we wouldn’t care where their parents choose to enroll them. Parents have the primary responsibility of knowing what educational option is best for their kids. Policies that ensure that money follows the student are helpful
Once again my voting record was evaluated by the
@ACUFoundation
…I’m honored to serve Missourians by voting consistently for limited/transparent gov’t, individual rights, personal responsibility, and time tested cultural values.
One more day! Thank you for the overwhelming support! I’m praying for you the voter, my opponent, my family, & for God’s will to be done…I ask for your vote, tomorrow, August 6th; I hope that I’ve earned it.
Unity for unity’s sake is at odds with truth and liberty.
We must unify around truth, virtue, liberty, and conservative constitutional governance. Additionally, we should at least rally around the platform agreed upon by the Republicans who elected us. If not, our calls for
John Stanley Richey (1930 - 2022)…Thank you for the lessons that you taught, the examples you set, and the memories you helped to create. - Your grandson
SB727 Update: Scott A. Woodruff,
Director of Legal and Legislative Advocacy, Home School Legal Defense Association has also concluded that there’s no threat to 2nd Amendment rights in SB727.
The MO House advances the effort to prohibit the expenditure of taxpayer dollars for DEI initiatives within state bureaucracy. I’m grateful that the process that I began last year is one step closer to completion. I appreciate the help of
@cody4mo
,
@brad_hudson_
, and
I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise that neo-marxist DEI activists believe that your a racist if you stand against: the preferential treatment of any individual or group; collective guilt ideologies; divisive identity activism; or, the limiting of freedom of conscience, or speech.
Saddened by the death of a friend of over 20 years. Former State Representative Brian Baker died earlier today. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
So the lobbyists running MO Education Watch actually believe that I’m pushing ‘neoliberal’ agendas.
Let's see…One of the most conservative members of MO’s legislature (& conservative Evangelical) who fought to defund DEI, SEL, & CRT, fights for parental rights & constitutional
The Dobbs decision has saved and will save countless precious babies. I’m celebrating this 1st anniversary of a consequential SCOTUS decision.
Proud to be pro-life!
#ImagoDei
#HumanDignity
#SanctityOfLife
Please be in prayer for my dad. He celebrated his 70th birthday on Tuesday and he’s now receiving a BAM antibody infusion. He tested positive for COVID19 yesterday morning and is not well. My family appreciates your prayerfulness.
I’m a happy conservative. I fundamentally believe and hold to conservative ideals without checking the political winds. No lobbyist or special interest group has ever had to convince me of these tenets. And yes, I’m willing to lose elections for holding conservative convictions.
The principle purpose of gov’t? Easy question, right? Well….Do you want a state senator who fumbles the question or one who is anchored to the fundamentals of our constitutional republic? And yes, it’s an easy question! …to preserve your liberties, your God given rights!
To the “Republicans aren’t Pro-Life they’re just Pro-Birth” crowd…Your nonsensical accusation falls on its face every time I open MO’s budget. Take your lies elsewhere.
Yesterday, we met to discuss the $16B+ budget for DSS. That’s Family Support Div., Children’s Div., Youth
Once again, Charlene is misinformed or is lying. CD6 did not vote to remove school choice. We did not vote to reject ESA’s or Educational Tax Credits. We did not vote to reject public charters. We did support DESE reforms and parental oversight of their child’s education.
🚨BREAKING NEWS!🚨
Missouri Congressional Districts 2, 3, and 6 voted to REMOVE government funded school choice from the Republican Party Platform at Caucus today!
Huge win for grassroots conservatives!
Let’s see, Leftists have drawn from John Dewey for over 80 years, along with many other theorists whose ed philosophy have done damage to the quality of education…And then there's the AFT & NEA, along with leftists Ed Departments ‘molding’ the minds of aspiring teachers.
Hey, Doug. Which “leftists” have been in complete control of Missouri schools for two decades?
Which “leftists” have staffed DESE?
Which “leftists” have defunded every school in this damn state and paid teachers poverty wages?
Which, you insufferable liar?
Last night was a truly humbling experience. The Endsley’s barn was full of folks excited about the announcement of my senate race…Here’s an example of endorsement comments. This one is from
@ChrisStigall
, a much listened too conservative talk show host on KCMO talk radio…I was
So very pleased with the effort of the kids within our church…They helped to raise enough money to provide over 4,000 meals for impoverished children! It’s such a joy to serve within a context where we can teach about charitable generosity.
Devastated. It’s moments like this that only the comfort and grace of God can sustain and make sense of the loss. Please pray.
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…Feel free to leave, but remember we’ll continue to take your money and use it to further our nonsense. 🤯
They’re blind to their own foolishness. If schools would focus on teaching core & specialized disciplines w/o socially charged woke indoctrination, they wouldn’t have
When you've negotiated with Democrats, for so long, enjoying comfortable consensus, your desire to maintain that consensus kills your interest to lock arms with actual Republican ideals. When consensus drunk leadership fears upsetting Democrats, they can’t tolerate convictional
Excellence in education is critical and choice in education is not a threat…In a free society, they're both pursued.
Enjoyed productive discussions last night as
@ShowMe
hosted
@DeAngelisCorey
with
@SchoolChoiceNow
…Too engaged in conversations to grab a pic…but can't help
This is where we’re at in the effort to eradicate woke DEI from state bureaucracy. Both the budget language and HB1196 (Prohibiting DEI Statements for hiring decisions on state university campuses) have brought significant attention to a real problem. As a result, DNR adjusted
Pursue the following and the able-bodied can avoid impoverishment:
- Graduate high school.
- Work full-time.
- Get married and then have children.
- Pursue a life of gratitude.
- Exercise self restraint…budget.
- Avoid materialistic envy.
- Live out the classic virtues.
- Read