Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Jefferson City, Mo. The speech is traditionally given in the House chamber but was moved to the smaller Senate chamber at the last minute due to concerns about the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

(MISSOURINET) – In previous years, a bill that would regulate kratom (kray-tum) has been held up in the senate and vetoed by the governor. Now, state Representative Phil Christofanelli (crist-oh-fan-el-EE), a Republican from St. Peters, has started from scratch and hopes to get his bill passed in these final four weeks of session. Kratom is an herbal supplement that is consumed in pill form. It has a mild stimulant effect as well as provides mild pain relief for chronic aches and pains. It is also used to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings.