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Governor Kehoe Announces Three Appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission, Fills One County Office Vacancy

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.

Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-20 to Expedite Storm Cleanup, Allows for Waivers of Certain Environmental Regulations

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.

Governor Kehoe Expands Joint Damage Assessment Request to Include Dunklin and Madison Counties in Preparation for Major Federal Disaster Declaration Request

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.

Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Major Federal Disaster Declaration Request

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.

Governor Kehoe Works with DESE to Support Schools in Storm Recovery, Prioritizing Safe Return for Students

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:

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