Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
Recent News About Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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Missouri seeks federal aid after severe storms cause widespread damage
Governor Mike Parson has initiated the process to secure federal disaster assistance following severe weather events in Missouri from November 3 to 9, 2024.
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Governor Parson appoints two judges to Missouri courts
Governor Mike Parson has announced two judicial appointments in Missouri.
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Parson seeks applicants for St. Louis County prosecuting attorney post
Governor Mike Parson has opened applications for the position of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.
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Governor Parson closes Missouri state offices on November 29
Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 24-15, which will close state offices in Missouri on Friday, November 29, 2024.
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Governor Parson hosts final fall festival at Missouri mansion
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson have announced the final Parson Family Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treating event, scheduled for October 26, 2024. The event will take place at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will include vendors, children's activities, and bluegrass music.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen paramedic Michael R. Clarke
Today, Governor Mike Parson directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff on October 19, 2024, to honor the memory of St. Charles County Ambulance District Paramedic Michael R. Clarke. This gesture will take place at government buildings in St. Charles County and all emergency medical stations across Missouri.
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Missouri's assistance for Hurricane Milton no longer required by Florida
Today, Missouri received notification from Florida that the assistance previously offered by the Missouri National Guard and Department of Public Safety for Hurricane Milton response is no longer needed. Governor Mike Parson had announced preparations to deploy resources to aid Florida, but with the hurricane proving less impactful than expected, Florida canceled its Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request.
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Flags ordered at half-staff to honor late deputy sheriff Dennis Lee Boyd
Governor Mike Parson has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Boyd. This directive applies to government buildings in St. Louis City and all sheriff's offices across Missouri on October 11, 2024.
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Missouri deploys National Guard and resources to aid Florida hurricane response
Today, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the deployment of state resources to Florida in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request. This move is aimed at aiding efforts related to Hurricane Milton. The deployment includes 100 members of the Missouri National Guard (MONG), 21 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers and civilian support staff, and five members from the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO DMAT-1).
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Flags ordered at half-staff for fallen officer David Lee III
Governor Mike Parson has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer David Lee III of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. This tribute will take place on Saturday, October 5, at government buildings in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and all police stations across Missouri.
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Governor Parson announces judicial appointments across three circuits
Governor Mike Parson has announced several judicial appointments across Missouri's 11th, 25th, and 29th Judicial Circuits.
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Missouri honors fallen firefighters with Capitol dome lighting
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated in red from sunset on October 5 to sunrise on October 6, 2024. This gesture is in honor of Missouri's fallen firefighters.
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Missouri set to execute Marcellus Williams following Supreme Court order
Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Marcellus Williams on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen Kansas City firefighter
Governor Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Platte and Jackson counties, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Wednesday, September 25. This directive honors Kansas City Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Brinker.
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Governor Parson announces three judicial appointments
Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments
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Missouri governor highlights successes at state fair with record attendance
Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 345,643 visitors attended the annual State Fair in Sedalia, held from August 8-18, 2024. The Missouri State Fair is the state’s largest agriculture showcase, attracting people from across the state each summer.
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Missouri officials announce joint task force targeting dangerous unregulated cannabis sales
Jefferson City — Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a joint task force between the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) to combat the spread of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in Missouri. This latest action comes after Governor Parson announced Executive Order 24-10 and subsequent emergency rules by ATC were refused.
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Governor Parson grants three pardons for August
Jefferson City — For the month of August 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted three pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.
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Kelli Jones leaves governor's office for new role at DESE
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson announced today that his Deputy Chief of Staff, Kelli Jones, will step down from her current role in the Office of the Governor to pursue a new opportunity with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as Deputy Commissioner–Division of Learning Services, effective November 1, 2024. Her last day in the Office of the Governor will be October 31.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen Osage Beach officer
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Camden and Miller counties and at all police stations across Missouri on Thursday, September 5, to honor Osage Beach Police Department Officer Phylicia Carson.