Doug Beck

The bills now move to the House. Meanwhile, legalizing sports betting is stalled in the Senate.

The bill bars acquisition of farmland from five countries — China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela — deemed by the state as enemies of the United States. It also limits how much land other countries would be able to own.

Over 100 educators heard from Gov. Mike Parson and state lawmakers at the Capitol on Tuesday.

The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts.

Beck is also hoping to pass legislation supporting movie and television filming tax credits.

Since the end of the 2022 election cycle, there’s been increased talk from proponents and opponents of abortion rights about putting a constitutional amendment about the issue on the 2024 ballot.

Gov. Mike Parson also signed off on a record $47.5 billion budget but cut a $500 million income tax credit. And he signed a series of bills primarily focused on health care policy, including one that eases visitor limitations at health care facilities.

The move could have implications for the 2022 U.S. Senate race, primarily because it could make it harder for someone like former Gov. Eric Greitens to win.

Republican David Lenihan talks about his 1st Senate District bid against Democratic state Rep. Doug Beck.

The Affton Democrat talks about his bid to keep the south St. Louis County-based 1st District in his party's column.