State Senator Jill Carter announces departure from Missouri State Freedom Caucus

State Senator Jill Carter, 32nd District, today announced her departure from the Missouri State Freedom Caucus.
She made the announcement in the following comments from a news release:

“Today, I have decided to leave the Missouri State Freedom Caucus. This decision was not made lightly, but it was made with the best interests of my constituents in the 32nd District of Missouri at heart. Over the past few months, it has become increasingly clear that the values and priorities that some current members of the Missouri State Freedom Caucus profess to champion are not reflected in conversations, behaviors, or their strategy. While I remain loyal to the same conservative principles and the advancement of legislation that
benefits our state and my constituents, I can no longer, in good conscience, be part of behaviors and actions behind the scenes that defame grassroots and violate the needs of my constituents.

“My primary focus has always been, and will continue to be, on serving the people I care most about, the people of the 32nd District. I believe that the best way to do this is by working with integrity and honesty to pass legislation that brings true reform and solves real issues facing our communities. This includes supporting policies that promote true economic growth, protecting individual liberties, and enhancing the quality of life for us all.

“I want to reassure my constituents that my commitment to conservative values remains unwavering. I will continue to fight for lower taxes, limited government, and the protection of our constitutional rights. However, I will do so in a manner that helps me without compromising my conscience, and will help me prioritize the needs of the people of the 32nd District first. I look forward to working with my colleagues who share this same ideology in the State Senate to advance meaningful reform that truly makes a difference in the lives of Missourians. Thank you.”

Freedom Caucuses formed  in states because some Republicans saw the rest of their party as not sufficiently conservative. Members in various states have championed school vouchers, pushed to send state troops to the U.S. – Mexico border to pursue migrants crossing into the nation illegally and opposed large state budgets and transgender medical care for minors.