Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments
On July 7, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 3rd, 16th, 21st, and 45th Judicial Circuits.
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Governor Parson Grants 18 Pardons for Month of June
For the month of June 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 18 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri.
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Governor Parson Takes Action on All Remaining Legislation Passed During 2023 Legislative Session
On July 6, Governor Mike Parson signed 31 pieces of legislation into law and vetoed one legislative bill, Senate Bill (SB) 189, passed by the Missouri General Assembly. With this action, Governor Parson has signed or vetoed all legislation approved during the 2023 Legislative Session.
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Governor Parson Names Stephanie Whitaker as Communications Director, Johnathan Shiflett as Deputy Communications Director/press Secretary
On July 5, following his announcement of Kelli Jones as his Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has named Stephanie Whitaker as his new Communications Director and Johnathan Shiflett as his Deputy Communications Director and Press Secretary for the Office of Governor.
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Governor Parson Names Kelli Jones as New Deputy Chief of Staff
On July 5, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has named Kelli Jones as his new Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor. Jones previously served as Communications Director and chief media spokeswoman for the Office.
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Governor Parson Announces Four Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills Three County Office Vacancies
On July 4, Governor Parson announced four appointments to various boards and commissions and filled three county office vacancies.
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Governor Parson Takes Action on Fy24 State Operating Budget Bills
On June 30, Governor Mike Parson signed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) state operating and capital improvement budget bills, approving historic investments in the future of Missouri, including infrastructure, workforce, education systems, early childhood programs, and public safety resources.
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Governor Parson Dissolves Board of Inquiry for Marcellus Williams
On June 29, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-06, which rescinds Executive Order 17-20 and dissolves the Board of Inquiry for Marcellus Williams.
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Governor Parson Orders Flags Lowered to Half-staff in Honor of New Haven-berger Firefighter Lloyd M. Ruediger
On June 28, Governor Mike Parson ordered United States and Missouri flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Franklin County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, June 29, from sunrise to sunset in honor of New Haven-Berger Fire Protection District Firefighter Lloyd M. Ruediger.
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Missouri to Receive Over $1.7 Billion in Funding Through Ntia for Broadband Expansion
On June 26, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Missouri will receive more than $1.7 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, part of the federal Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA). Missouri’s BEAD program allocation ranks as the third highest among all states, the District of Columbia, and five territories.
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Governor Parson to Host Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Lvii Lombardi Trophy at Missouri State Capitol
On June 21, Governor Mike Parson announced that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.
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Governor Parson Announces Six Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
On June 20, Governor Mike Parson announced six appointments to various boards and commissions.
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Governor Parson Names Jamie Birch as New Director of Policy
On June 20, Governor Mike Parson announced he has named Jamie Birch, 34, to serve as a member of his senior staff as Director of Policy, effective immediately. Birch most recently served as Governor Parson's Deputy Director of Policy.
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Governor Parson Announces Michelle Hataway as Acting Director of Department of Economic Development
On June 16, Governor Mike Parson announced that Michelle Hataway will serve as Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) following Maggie Kost's departure.
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Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe Orders Flags at Half-staff in Honor of Ron Richard
On June 13, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Newton and Jasper counties on Wednesday, June 14, in honor of Ron Richard, the only person in Missouri history to have served as both Speaker of the Missouri House and President Pro Tempore of the Missouri Senate.
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Governor Parson Announces Emergency Water and Hay Access for Farmers
On June 13, in response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water:
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Governor Parson Signs Legislation to Protect Missouri Children and Female Sports
On June 7, in an effort to protect the integrity of female sports and Missouri children from potentially harmful experimental surgeries and treatment, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 39 and SB 49 into law.
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State to Carry Out Sentence of Mr. Michael Tisius
On June 5, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the state of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Michael Tisius on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
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Governor Parson Announces Eleven Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
On June 2, Governor Mike Parson announced eleven appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
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Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments
On June 2, Governor Mike Parson announced one judicial appointment to the 22nd Judicial Circuit and two appointments to the 31st Judicial Circuit.