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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to Missouri Ethics Commission
Clem Smith, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission.
Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Green in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Week
Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine green beginning at sunset on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, until sunrise on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 3 - 9, 2026, as Children’s Mental Health Week.
Governor Kehoe Announces Partnership with CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Integrity
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State of Missouri has officially notified the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of its intent to launch an accelerated, off-cycle revalidation of high-risk Medicaid providers.

About the Governor

Governor Mike Kehoe speaking at the podium during his Inauguration

Mike Kehoe 58th Governor of Missouri

Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor on January 13, 2025. Guided by a lifelong dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.

Raised as the youngest of six children by a single mother who worked tirelessly to support her family, Governor Kehoe learned the value of hard work and resilience at an early age. Starting his career washing cars at 15, he advanced through the automotive industry to become one of the youngest Ford dealers in the nation.

The Governor’s entrepreneurial success and leadership skills in his early career naturally drew him to public service, where he could use his experience to improve the lives of Missouri families and strengthen the state’s economy.

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