Paul wieland
Missouri State Senator for District 22
Paul Wieland
Policies and Stances
Gun Rights
Supports gun ownership.
Notable Work:
Urged the U.S. Congress to revoke Obama's executive action on gun control
Supported allowing concealed carry without a permit
Opposed the enforcement of federal firearm regulations
Education
Aims to improve both charter and public education.
“One of our greatest responsibilities is to ensure that every child has access to quality education.”
Notable Legislation:
Supported the expansion of charter schools
Jobs and Economy
Aims to improve the economy by stimulating shipping and trade.
“We have a unique opportunity to become a national leader in shipping goods by waterway.”
Notable Legislation:
Supports encouraging businesses to ship their goods by port
Crime and Justice
Aims to abolish the death penalty.
Notable Work:
He has aimed to repeal the death penalty on multiple occasions
Taxes
Aims to reduce taxes, but occasionally votes to increase certain taxes.
“Typically, I am reluctant to increase government revenue.”
Notable Legislation:
Supported income tax cuts
Supported increasing sales tax
Supported increasing motor fuel tax
Supported reducing tax rates for businesses
Abortion
Pro-Life.
Notable Legislation:
Supported prohibiting emergency contraception from MO Healthnet Coverage
Supported outlawing abortion, except in medical emergencies
HISTORY
Wieland attended Benedictine College, UMSL and the University of Missouri in Columbia.
In 1997 he went back to work in the automotive field for a short spell until he had the opportunity to go to work for NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business).
In 2004 he started the Jefferson County Business Journal.
He also served three terms in the House of Representatives.
He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in 2014, and his current term ends in 2023.
Contact info
(573) 751-1492
201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 319
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
paul.wieland@senate.mo.gov
