Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
Recent News About Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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Governor Parson finalizes decisions on remaining legislation from the 2024 session
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson has taken action on all remaining legislation approved by the Missouri General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session. The governor signed House Bill (HB) 1909, Senate Bill (SB) 748, and SB 1296, while allowing SB 751 to become law without his signature.
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Governor Parson signs bills supporting veterans' welfare in Missouri
Jefferson City — This morning, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 1495 and Senate Bill (SB) 912. The legislation provides additional support to Missouri veterans and military members and requires the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) to review current practices and recommend additional efforts to prevent veteran suicide. Governor Parson also signed five additional bills during the public ceremony: HB 2111, SB 1453, SB 1111, SB 802, and SB 1359.
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Governor Parson signs five new bills into law
Jefferson City — This afternoon, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five bills into law: House Bill (HB) 1912, Senate Bill (SB) 872, HB 2134/1956, HB 2062, and SB 895.
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Governor Parson signs four bills into law
Jefferson City — This morning, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed four bills into law: House Bill (HB) 2057, Senate Bill (SB) 894, SB 756, and SB 754.
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Governor Parson signs five bills into law
This afternoon, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five bills into law: House Bill (HB) 1912, Senate Bill (SB) 872, HB 2134/1956, HB 2062, and SB 895.
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Governor signs bill supporting $2.5 billion investment in Kansas City
Governor Parson Signs SB 1388, Supporting Billions in Business Investment
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Governor Parson grants 13 pardons for June
Jefferson City — For the month of June 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted 13 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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Governor orders Missouri Capitol dome lighting for Independence Day
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue on the evening of July 4, 2024, in celebration of Independence Day.
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Governor Parson signs FY25 budget focusing on infrastructure and workforce development
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state operating and capital improvement budget bills, marking a significant investment in Missouri's workforce development and infrastructure.
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Governor Parson extends state of emergency due to potential Missouri River flooding
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-08, extending the current State of Emergency declaration in preparation for potential flooding along the Missouri River over the coming days. Governor Parson first declared a State of Emergency on May 2, 2024, through Executive Order 24-06 in response to severe weather.
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Governor Parson announces public viewing of Chiefs' Super Bowl trophies
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII Lombardi Trophy and the Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The event is scheduled for June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Missouri concludes southern border deployment under executive order by governor parson
Jefferson City — As Executive Order 24-03 expires, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the conclusion of Missouri's Southern Border Deployment in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission to secure the Texas-Mexico border. On February 20, 2024, Governor Parson issued Executive Order 24-03 activating up to 200 Missouri National Guard (MONG) members and 22 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers to support Texas' border security operations.
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Governor Parson breaks ground on Improve I-70 Project
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson initiated the first project within Missouri's Improve I-70 Program with an official groundbreaking ceremony in Columbia. Governor Parson was joined by federal, state, and local elected officials, along with members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and its Design-Build contractor team, to commence Project #1: Columbia to Kingdom City.
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Missouri governor confirms execution date for David Hosier
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of David Hosier on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
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Governor Parson announces appointments to boards and commissions
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 19 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies.
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FEMA joins Missouri's joint damage assessments after recent severe weather
Jefferson City — Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in several counties following severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 19 to May 27. The affected counties include Barry, Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Howell, McDonald, Madison, New Madrid, Oregon, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas.
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Governor Parson grants eight pardons, commutes two sentences
Jefferson City — For the months of April and May 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted eight pardons and approved two commutations 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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Acting governor requests FEMA assessment after severe storms in southern Missouri
Jefferson City — Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties. This follows severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 19 to May 27. The request initiates the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance for these counties.
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Governor Parson places two constitutional amendments on August primary ballot
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson announced today that Amendment 1 (SJR 26) and Amendment 4 (SJR 38) will be placed on the ballot for the August Primary Election. This year's primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2024.
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Lieutenant governor steps in as acting governor during trade mission
Governor Mike Parson announced today that Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will serve as Missouri's Acting Governor while he leads a trade mission delegation to Italy. The lieutenant governor's tenure in this capacity will span from May 18 to June 4, 2024.