Issues

Internet Security

Steve will fight for tougher penalties for crimes committed on the Internet. Identity theft, fraud, and sexual predators are serious dangers to consumers and children who surf the web. Steve will make sure that people who victimize Missourians online will be punished.
Property Tax Reform

Commonsense property tax reform is badly needed in this area. Every two years tax rates go up no matter what the current real estate market conditions. The last rate hike was unfairly high. This is a systemic problem that needs to be fixed.
HPV Vaccine

Human Papillomavirus can lead to cervical cancer. Insurance companies should be required to cover the administration of the HPV vaccine and money should be set aside to educate women about this remarkable advancement.
Teachers’ Base Pay

Missouri offers teachers one of the lowest starting salaries in the country. If people are to choose this noble profession, they need a higher base pay across the state.
Stem Cell Research

Steve is a strong proponent of all types of stem cell research. Steve will fight for science that could lead to life saving cures, and will help grow Missouri’s economy.
Working Families

Steve fully supports working families. He will fight for their rights to organize and bargain, and stand in the way of anti-union legislation.