Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
Recent News About Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson
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Governor Parson Grants 21 Pardons for Month of May
For the month of May 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 21 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri.
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Governor Parson Elevates Acting Directors Knodell and Nickelson to Full Status Directors
On June 1, Governor Mike Parson announced that he is elevating Department of Social Services (DSS) Acting Director Robert Knodell and Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Acting Director Paula Nickelson to full status Directors of their respective Departments.
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Governor Parson Appoints Kayla Hahn to Missouri Public Service Commission
On June 1, Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of Kayla Hahn to the Missouri Public Service Commission. Dr. Hahn most recently served on Governor Parson's senior staff team as Policy Director.
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Governor Parson Leads Coalition of Republican Governors in Opposing Biden Administration's Mortgage Fee Changes
On May 31, Governor Mike Parson, joined by 17 other Republican Governors, co-led a letter to President Joe Biden opposing his Administration's new rules that punish responsible homebuyers with increased mortgage fees
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Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 23-05 Declaring Drought Alert in Missouri
On May 31, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a Drought Alert in the State of Missouri in accordance with the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan.
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Gabe Gore Sworn in as City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney
On May 30, during a ceremony at Carnahan Courthouse, Gabriel (Gabe) Gore was sworn in as the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Mayor Tishuara Jones and other local leaders were in attendance for the ceremony.
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Governor Parson Appoints Gabe Gore as Next City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney
On May 19, during a press conference at the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office in Carnahan Courthouse, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has selected attorney Gabriel (Gabe) Gore as the next City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Mr. Gore is tentatively set to be sworn in Monday, May 29.
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Governor Parson Appoints Gabe Gore as Next City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney
On May 19, during a press conference at the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office in Carnahan Courthouse, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has selected attorney Gabriel (Gabe) Gore as the next City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Mr. Gore is tentatively set to be sworn in Monday, May 29.
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Governor Parson Signs Second Fy 2023 Supplemental Budget Bill
On May 15, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 15, a second supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, into law. HB 15 appropriates more than $2 billion to ensure state government operations continue uninterrupted through the end of the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023.
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Governor Parson Announces Launch of Mobile App for Schools to Rapidly Alert Responders and School Staff to Emergencies
On May 10, Governor Mike Parson announced that public and charter schools in Missouri can begin signing up to utilize a new state-funded mobile emergency alerting app that allows teachers and others to rapidly alert school staff and first responders to emergency situations
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Governor Parson Opens Application Process for City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney
On May 10, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has publicly posted an application for individuals seeking appointment as the City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney. Qualified individuals may apply at boards.mo.gov.
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Governor Parson Announces Appointment of Amy R. Ashelford as Associate Circuit Judge for the 6th Circuit
On May 5, Governor Mike Parson appointed Amy R. Ashelford as Associate Circuit Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Dennis Eckold.
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Governor Parson Announces $75 Million Awarded for Shovel-ready Industrial Site Development Statewide
On May 5, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $75 million through the Industrial Site Development Grant Program for 15 projects across the state
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Governor Parson's Statement on St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Resignation
On May 4, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement upon receiving St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's resignation letter:
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Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome, Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial Lighted Blue in Honor of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
On May 4, in honor of Missouri’s fallen law enforcement officers, Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue from sunset on Friday, May 5, 2023, until sunrise on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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Governor Parson Grants 26 Pardons for Month of April
For the month of April 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 26 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 Recipients of First Round of New School Safety Grant Program
On May 1, Governor Mike Parson announced 169 school districts and charter schools have received grants from the newly created School Safety Grant Program.