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Governor Kehoe Declares a State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Severe Storms and Life-Threatening Flash Flooding
Executive Order 26-16 Activates State Emergency Operations Plan
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to June 4-18 Damaging Severe Storms
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to 34 counties in response to dangerous flash flooding, several tornadoes, and intense straight-line winds that heavily impacted several regions of Missouri from June 4-18.
Governor Kehoe Signs Legislation Strengthening Oversight of High School Athletics
Establishes Interscholastic Athletic Oversight Commission

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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