The Governor’s healthcare week highlights the Department of Mental Health’s role in the development and improvements of the behavioral health system ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – As part of the Governor’s Healthcare Week, Governor Mike Parson, along with the Department of […]
Governor Parson attends roundtable discussion on opioid crisis in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson attended a roundtable discussion in the City of St. Louis to discuss the opioid crisis on Wednesday. The roundtable sought to explore ways to reduce opioid deaths through increased access to treatment, recovery […]
Parson to host business panel discussion in St. Louis about rising health care costs
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Missouri’s chief executive officer is set to meet with small business leaders to discuss the rising cost of healthcare and the need for innovative solutions. Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to host the panel, which will center […]
Parson announces December 3-9 as Computer Science Education Week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson signed a proclamation declaring December 3-9 as Computer Science Education Week. Next week throughout the nation, events will be centered on the importance of computer science education and giving students the skills to meet […]
Parson requests sate audit of department of public safety director office
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson requested a state audit of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director’s office on Tuesday. “Anytime a department director raises concerns about questionable use of taxpayer dollars, we take them very seriously,” […]
Parson ups executive ethical standards through executive order
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The ethics standard with employees of the executive branch have to adhere were increased through an executive order on Tuesday. Gov. Mike Parson signed Executive Order 18-10, which upholds the ban on employees of the executive […]
Parson encourages Missourians to honor those who served this country
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson will be participating in several events throughout the weekend to commemorate Veterans Day. “This Veteran’s Day weekend, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, let us take time […]
State touts improved transparency through Show-Me Checkbook, Missouri Budget Explorer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The leaders of Missouri’s pursue strings from the executive branch touted their steps towards a more transparent state budget when discussing two fledging websites that give taxpayers easy to access information. During a press conference on […]
Governor Parson signs STEM education and computer science bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 3 at Grand Center Arts Academy in St. Louis and at Poplar Bluff High School in Poplar Bluff on Tuesday. “Improving our workforce is a top priority […]
Gov. Parson signs proclamation supporting international investment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson made state history today by signing Missouri’s first Open Investment Policy statement, declaring that Missouri’s economy is stronger because of its successful attraction of foreign direct investment and reaffirming the state’s commitment to […]