Jefferson City

In celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue, beginning at sunrise on Monday, November 10, 2025, until sunrise on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The lighting pays tribute to generations of Marines who have served our nation with courage, honor, and unwavering commitment to the United States of America.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 1 of the One Hundred Third General Assembly's Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session into law. HB 1, sponsored by Representative Dirk Deaton and Senator Rusty Black, creates provisions for redistricting federal congressional seats.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to various boards and commissions.

Robert Goodrich, of Waynesville, was reappointed to the Missouri Propane Safety Commission.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he intends to sign House Bill 1 of the One Hundred Third General Assembly's Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-29, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until December 1, 2025.

Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of 85 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The executive order declares a Drought Alert in these Missouri counties and any additional county that begins experiencing moderate drought conditions.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments.

Laura Arnold, Ph.D., of Webster Groves, was appointed to the Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.

Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine blue beginning at sunrise on Thursday, September 18, 2025, until sunrise on Friday, September 19, 2025, in recognition of the United Way of Central Missouri celebrating 100 years of service to the region.