Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
Recent News About Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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Governor Kehoe appoints Lindsay G. Gravett as circuit judge for First Judicial Circuit
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Lindsay G. Gravett as Circuit Judge in Missouri’s First Judicial Circuit.
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Governor Kehoe denies clemency for Lance Shockley in 2005 trooper murder case
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that he will not grant clemency to Lance Shockley, who was convicted of murdering Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Carl DeWayne Graham, Jr. in 2005.
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Governor Kehoe orders flags at half-staff for fallen Sikeston officer Henry J.R. Franklin
Flags across Missouri will be flown at half-staff on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to honor Sikeston Department of Public Safety Officer Henry J.R. Franklin.
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Missouri Capitol dome shines pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated in pink from sunrise on October 1 until sunrise on October 2, 2025, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Justin Hamm named as next Missouri Poet Laureate by Governor Kehoe
Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Justin Hamm of Mexico, Missouri, as the state's Poet Laureate for the 2025-2027 term.
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Governor Kehoe announces nearly $10 million in grants for Missouri Blue Shield communities
Nearly $10 million in state grants have been awarded to Missouri communities designated as Blue Shield communities, according to an announcement from Governor Mike Kehoe.
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Governor Kehoe appoints Julia Koester and Joseph Murray III to circuit judge positions
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of two new circuit judges in Missouri's 24th and 32nd judicial circuits.
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Governor Kehoe appoints new officials to county offices, education board
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the appointment of four individuals to key positions in Missouri, filling two county office vacancies and making two appointments to state boards and commissions.
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Governor Kehoe unveils plan to modernize Missouri’s career training system
Governor Mike Kehoe, together with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD), has announced the release of the Governor's Workforce of the Future Challenge...
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Missouri capitol dome to be lit red honoring fallen firefighters
The Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated in red from sunset on October 4, 2025, until sunrise on October 5, 2025.
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Governor Kehoe signs new Missouri congressional redistricting map into law
Today in Jefferson City, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 1 into law, establishing new congressional districts for Missouri ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Governor Kehoe appoints members to state boards including safety, health, disabilities councils
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced four appointments to state boards and commissions.
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Missouri National Guard assigned to support ICE operations under governor’s authorization
Governor Mike Kehoe has authorized the Missouri National Guard to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with administrative, clerical, and logistical tasks at ICE processing facilities in Missouri.
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Missouri seeks federal approval for new focus on healthy foods in SNAP program
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) have announced that the state has submitted a waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
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Governor Kehoe set to sign Missouri First Map into law after special legislative session
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced his intention to sign House Bill 1 from the One Hundred Third General Assembly's Second Extraordinary Session on Sunday, September 28, 2025. “After a thorough bill review process with our team, I am prepared to...
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Missouri governor declares drought alert across most counties
Governor Mike Kehoe has issued Executive Order 25-29, declaring a drought alert for Missouri through December 1, 2025.
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Missouri reviews childcare licensing rules aiming for streamlined regulations
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the release of the Executive Order 25-15 Implementation Report, which outlines steps to update Missouri’s child care licensing system.
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Governor Kehoe appoints new officials for Platte and Putnam counties
Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed two individuals to fill county-level vacancies in Missouri.
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Missouri Capitol dome to be lit orange for Hunger Action Month
The Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated orange from sunrise on September 9 to sunrise on September 10, 2025.
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Governor Kehoe orders flags lowered statewide for late Rep. Ken Waller
Governor Mike Kehoe has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings across the state on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in memory of State Representative Kenneth "Ken" Waller.