Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 25-01 as a precautionary measure to prepare for hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State of Missouri starting this weekend. The Order waives certain hours of service requirements for commercial vehicles transporting residential heating fuel and activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts, if needed.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced an appointment to the 23rd Judicial Circuit and filled a vacancy in the Crawford County Clerk's Office.
Charles T. Argana, of Festus, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 23rd Judicial Circuit.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a major federal disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 14 counties in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024, resulting in significant damage to public infrastructure.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that Mick Campbell will take over as the Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) effective January 1, 2025. He currently serves as the Commissioner of Finance for DCI.
Governor Parson is a veteran who served six years in the U.S. Army. He served more than 22 years in law enforcement as the sheriff of Polk County. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011, in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017, and as Lieutenant Governor in 2017-2018.
Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa live in Bolivar. Together they have two grown children and six grandchildren. He was raised on a farm in Hickory County and graduated from Wheatland High School in Wheatland, Missouri. He is a small business owner and a third generation farmer who currently owns and operates a cow and calf operation near their hometown of Bolivar. Governor Parson has a passion for sports, agriculture, Christ, and people.