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Governor Parson Announces 16 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 16 appointments to various boards and commissions.

Ansur Adams, of Columbia, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council.

Mr. Adams currently serves as clinical supervisor and site director for Powerhouse Community Development Corporation. He previously served as director of youth development for COMO Youthworks. Mr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Springhill College and a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University.

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Governor Parson Announces Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten to Retire

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that Sandra (Sandy) Karsten will retire as Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director at the conclusion of Governor Parson’s term in office on January 13, 2025.
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State to Carry Out Execution of Chris Collings

Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Chis Collings on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
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Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding

Today, Governor Mike Parson requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance 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.
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About the Governor

Official Portrait of Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson

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.

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