JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, calls on the governor to work with the president and members of Congress to end the partial shutdown of the federal government. “This shutdown is harming our communities, and it […]
Governor Parson, Director Chinn comment President Trump, Congress for finalizing farm bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson and Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn praised President Donald Trump for quickly signing the 2018 Farm Bill, also known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, into law. “Time and time […]
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 Parson makes six appointments to boards and commissions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson announced six appointments to various boards and commissions on Friday. Dr. Cindy Herrmann Baker, of Ozark, was appointed to the Committee for Professional Counselors. Dr. Baker is the owner of four counseling-related companies: Baker […]
Governor Parson praises Senator Blunt for efforts in securing $90 million in federal infrastructure grants
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Five infrastructure improvement projects that increase safety, minimize congestion, support efficient freight movement, and promote economic development in Missouri are now possible as a result of more than $90 million in federal grants awarded by the […]
Ashcroft visits Missouri Technology Leader, completes visits to every county for second consecutive year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft met last week with leaders of Brewer Science, a global technology leader in developing and manufacturing innovative materials and processes for the fabrication of semiconductors and microelectronic devices. The company’s […]
Securities Division receives share of $26 million multi-state settlement with LPL Financial
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced Monday that his Securities Division received Missouri’s share of a multi-state settlement with LPL Financial, LLC. The company paid civil penalties of $499,000 to the division’s Investor Protection and Education […]
Missouri Insurance Director elected 2019 NAIC Midwest Zone Chair
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Chlora Lindley-Myers, Director of the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Development, was elected chair of the Midwest Zone at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall Meeting. “I am excited to serve […]