Governor Parson's Schedule for January 19 - 21, 2022
Governor Mike Parson will deliver the 2022 State of the State Address, participate in various meetings at the State Capitol, and travel to the St. Louis area and Southwest Missouri.
On Wednesday, January 19, Governor Mike Parson will deliver the 2022 State of the State Address in the Missouri House Chamber at 3 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Governor Parson's Facebook page and the State of Missouri Facebook page. An overflow area to view the live-stream will be located in Hearing Room 3 in the State Capitol. Below is a full media schedule for the day’s events.
On Thursday, January 20, Governor Parson will travel to Hazelwood to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, Inc., new manufacturing plant.
On Friday, January 21, Governor Parson will travel to Urbana to attend an assembly celebrating Skyline Middle School's designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon and Missouri Gold Star School.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
1:00 p.m. (CST)
What: Budget Overview Briefing
Where: Joint Hearing Room (Room 117)
State Capitol
Media: Embargoed and On Background Until Start of Speech
*Budget Director Dan Haug and the Office of Administration's Division of Budget & Planning will give an overview of Governor Parson's FY2023 General Revenue Budget and Governor Parson's plan for American Rescue Plan Fiscal Recovery Funds. Media will receive embargoed copies of both budget summaries.
1:40 p.m. (CST)
What: State of the State Preview and Background Briefing
Where: Joint Hearing Room (Room 117)
State Capitol
Media: Embargoed and On Background Until Start of Speech
*Governor Parson's Senior Staff and Cabinet members will detail priorities and take questions:
Governor Parson’s Chief of Staff - Aaron Willard
Office of Administration - Commissioner Zellers
Department of Economic Development - Acting Director Kost
Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development - Dr. Leathers - Director, Office of Workforce Development
Department of Mental Health - Director Huhn
Department of Natural Resources - Director Buntin
Department of Public Safety - Director Karsten
3:00 p.m. (CST)
What: 2022 State of the State Address
Where: Missouri House Chamber - Third Floor
State Capitol
Media: Open
*Media will receive a press release on Wednesday, January 19, prior to the start of the 2022 State of the State Address with an embargoed copy of the speech.
**Media should contact Trevor Fox at trevor.fox@house.mo.gov or 573-751-4043 to arrange accommodation in the House Chamber. For instructions to access the satellite, please see attachment.
4:30 p.m. (CST)
What: Surrogate Availability with Cabinet Members and Special Guests
Where: Governor's Office (Room 216)
State Capitol
Media: Open
*Special guests will be available for a media availability as well as the following Cabinet members:
Office of Administration - Commissioner Zellers
Department of Economic Development - Acting Director Kost
Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development - Dr. Leathers - Director, Office of Workforce Development
Department of Mental Health - Director Huhn
Department of Natural Resources - Director Buntin
Department of Public Safety - Director Karsten
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Governor Parson to participate in ribbon cutting ceremony at 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc.
When: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Where: 4801 Trade Access Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042
Media: Open
Friday, January 21, 2022
Governor Parson to attend assembly celebrating Skyline Middle School's designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon and Missouri Gold Star School
When: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Skyline School District Gymnasium
20663 US Hwy. 65, Urbana, MO, 65767
Media: Open