Missouri Governor Mike Parson
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EDITORIAL: Basin States Need to Speak with Unified Voice on Missouri River Management

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the Missouri River through the Master Manual, a 432-page document that lays out eight congressionally authorized purposes: flood control, river navigation, hydroelectric power, irrigation, water supply, water quality, recreation, and fish and wildlife (including preservation of endangered species).

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Governor Parson Delivers 2019 State of the State Address

Focus on Two Major Priorities: Workforce Development and Infrastructure Missourians are Ready for Bold Ideas and Willingness to Tackle Big Issues
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Governor Parson Announces Special Session to Address Legislative Priorities

Governor Parson Announces Special Session to Address Legislative Priorities

Governor Mike Parson announced today that the Missouri General Assembly will be called back in for a Special Session concurrent with Veto Session.  The Special Session will take place the week of September 10-14 and will focus on the passage of computer science course access and awareness of career opportunities through STEM education as well as expanding treatment courts in the State of Missouri.

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About the Governor

Governor Parson and Theresa Parson

Michael L. Parson

57th Governor of Missouri

Michael L. Parson was sworn in as Missouri’s 57th Governor on June 1, 2018 by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary R. Russell. He came into the role of governor with a longtime commitment to serving others with over 30 years of experience in public service.

Governor Parson previously served as the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. He was elected Lieutenant Governor on November 8, 2016 after claiming victory in 110 of Missouri’s 114 counties and receiving the most votes of any Lieutenant Governor in Missouri history.

Governor Parson served the people of the 28th Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017. He served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011. Governor Parson also served as the Sheriff of Polk County from 1993-2005. He also served six years in the U.S. Army.

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