News
Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the state of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Michael Tisius on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced eleven appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced one judicial appointment to the 22nd Judicial Circuit and two appointments to the 31st Judicial Circuit.
For the month of May 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 21 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Families have been or are in the process of being notified.
About the Governor
Michael L. Parson
57th Governor of Missouri
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.