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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and the appointment of the Andrew County Circuit Clerk.
Tannah Buhman, of St. Joseph, was appointed as the Andrew County Circuit Clerk.
Today, Governor Kehoe appointed a new Associate Circuit Judge to the 32ndJudicial Circuit.
Amy Trueblood, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced seven appointments to various boards.
Mason Bell, of Williamsville, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Council and the appointment of a new Atchison County Treasurer.
Roye Cole, of Rogersville, was appointed to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-20 in response to the severe weather that has impacted communities across Missouri. This order grants the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) discretionary authority to temporarily waive or suspend specific environmental rules and regulations to facilitate storm debris removal and recovery efforts.
JEFFERSON CITY – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe expanded his request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance to include Dunklin and Madison counties. Yesterday, the Governor requested that FEMA participate in joint PDAs in 23 counties following the March 14-15 severe storms that brought destruction to many parts of the state. The requests begin the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance in 23 counties following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that devastated Missouri March 14-15. This request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.
Following the devastating storms that struck Missouri on March 14, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) took immediate action to support impacted school districts and ensure students can safely return to the classroom as soon as possible.
Early assessments show the storm impacted nearly two dozen school districts, with many sustaining damage to buildings, including:
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget bill, HB 14, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2025.
"This supplemental bill reflects our commitment to ensuring critical services continue uninterrupted for Missourians," said Governor Kehoe. "From strengthening education and special needs services to supporting law enforcement and senior care, this funding will make a meaningful impact on communities across our state."
