On eve of ceremonies commemorating 75th Anniversary of Tragic Bomber Crash, Governor presents proclamation commending 82-year-old Tony Foulds of Sheffield, England WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of ceremonies honoring St. Louis World War II pilot John G. Kriegshauser and […]
Parson proclaims National FFA Week in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Tuesday morning, on behalf of more than 25,000 members of Missouri FFA, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed February 16-23, 2019, to be National FFA Week in Missouri. Governor Parson was joined by more than 80 local Missouri […]
Parson leads statewide infrastructure effort, ‘Focus on Bridges’
FENTON, Mo. – Missouri State Governor Mike Parson is visiting five of the 250 bridges that are scheduled for immediate repair or placement on the basis of it the Missouri General Assembly passes his administration’s proposed funding program. The program […]
Three schools in Missouri will be gifted a $100,000 DON’T QUIT!® Fitness Center
Nominate your school today! JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Continuing his goal of ending childhood obesity, fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has kicked off 2019 by selecting the State of Missouri for […]
Parson announces Missouri on track to become model employer
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced that the Show-Me State has been selected for a mentorship program through the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to help achieve the goal of becoming a Model Employer state for individuals living […]
Governor Parson signs executive order 18-12 that establishes the Missouri 2020 complete count committee
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson signed Executive Order 18-12 establishing the Missouri 2020 Complete Count Committee on Wednesday. The purpose of this committee is to heighten awareness for the 2020 Census and coordinate messaging and community outreach in hard-to-count […]
Governor and First Lady Parson hosted ceremony proclaiming December 2018 Christmas Tree Month
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson hosted a ceremony at the State Capitol proclaiming December 2018 as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. “The Christmas tree is a classic symbol of the holiday […]
Parson awards public safety responders and civilian in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson presented public safety awards to first responders and a civilian in St. Louis on Tuesday afternoon, following the ceremony in Jefferson City where he awarded medals to 17 first responders and three civilians. […]
Parson awards honors to first responders, proclaiming Missouri Public Safety Recognition Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson presented medals to more than a dozen first responders across the state, recognizing their exemplary service, on Tuesday. Parson dedicated the day has Missouri Public Safety Recognition Day to continue to recognize the […]
Parson appoints Schmitt as next Attorney General
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson has appointed the state’s chief financial officer to take over as the next attorney general, filling the position soon-to-be vacated by Missouri’s new U.S. Senator-elect. On Tuesday, Parson announced that Missouri Treasurer Eric Schmitt […]