Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
Recent News About Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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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.
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Governor Parson announces 16 appointments across various boards
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 16 appointments to various boards and commissions.
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Governor Parson announces staff transition ahead of November elections
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson announced today that effective September 1, 2024, his Chief of Staff, Aaron Willard, will transition from his current role to become a Senior Advisor to the Office of Governor in a part-time capacity. Mr. Willard has been serving as Governor Parson's Chief of Staff since June 2018.
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Governor Parson announces two judicial appointments
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits.
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Governor criticizes secretary's refusal on cannabis regulation affecting children's safety
Jefferson City — Yesterday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft refused to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Governor Mike Parson's Executive Order 24-10, which prohibits the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products. In response, Governor Parson expressed his deep dissatisfaction and issued a formal rebuke.
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Governor Parson concludes final trade mission highlighting $3 billion investment success
Jefferson City — Governor Parson recently concluded his final trade mission, marking a series of efforts aimed at enhancing Missouri's economic standing. Throughout these missions, Parson emphasized the state's central location, low taxes, robust economy, skilled workforce, and improving infrastructure.
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Governor Parson appoints new judge to 26th Judicial Circuit
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced a judicial appointment to the 26th Judicial Circuit.
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Governor Parson hosts celebration with Dolly Parton for Imagination Library
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), have announced a celebration event featuring Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Governor Parson announces two judicial appointments
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 11th and 24th Judicial Circuits.
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Governor Parson announces trade mission to strengthen ties with Panama
Jefferson City — From August 10-13, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the Republic of Panama for an international trade mission. Panama is a key trade partner for Missouri, with $37 million in exports in 2023.
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Governor Parson grants three pardons for July
Jefferson City — For the month of July 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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Governor Parson announces four judicial appointments
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 13th, 19th, 22nd, and 27th Judicial Circuits.
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Missouri governor issues executive order banning unregulated psychoactive cannabis sales
Jefferson City — Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced that he has issued Executive Order 24-10, which prohibits the sale of foods containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in the State of Missouri unless originating from an "approved source." The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will take steps to embargo and condemn these products. The order also prohibits psychoactive cannabis products from being sold at retail establishments holding a liquor license.
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Governor Parson announces fifth historic income tax cut
Jefferson City — Today, during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the State, Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri's robust economy and continued revenue strength has triggered an additional income tax cut under Senate Bills (SB) 3 & 5, approved by Governor Parson in 2022. This income tax cut lowers Missouri's top income tax rate to 4.7 percent and marks a more than 20 percent decrease in Missourians' income tax burdens during the Parson Administration.
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Federal government approves major disaster declaration requested by Governor Parson
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government has approved his request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27. The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties.
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Governor Parson's UK-Belgium Trade Mission aims at boosting Missouri's economic ties
From July 22 to 26, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the United Kingdom and Belgium for an international trade mission. The U.K. and Belgium are significant sources of foreign direct investment and key trade partners for Missouri, with more than $307 million and $330 million in exports in 2023, respectively.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff for Captain James Cova
Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Jefferson County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, July 18, from sunrise to sunset. This directive is in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Captain James Cova.
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Governor Parson announces new appointments to state boards and commissions
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 12 appointments to various boards and commissions.