Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed five pieces of legislation into law: Senate Bills (SB) 28 and 396, and House Bills (HB) 105, 169, and 974.

"Today, we were proud to sign five bills that will benefit businesses and local governments across our state," said Governor Kehoe. "Thank you to the men and women of the General Assembly for sending many pieces of quality legislation to my desk this session. We look forward to signing even more legislation that improves the lives of Missourians next week."

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe shared the following updates on the State of Missouri’s support for communities recovering from the severe weather and flooding that has affected much of the state in 2025.  

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 18th Judicial Circuit.

Sean Pilliard, of Sedalia, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Pettis County in the 18th Judicial Circuit.

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

Casey Burton, Ph.D., of St. James, was appointed to the State Board of Health and Senior Services.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed a designation bill in Branson, recognizing the city as the "Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri." Senate Bill (SB) 348 includes 46 additional designations recognizing a wide array of people, places, and causes across the state.

Provisions in the bill include honorary awareness days, weeks, and months; city and town titles; and the naming of roads and bridges in honor of individuals who have made a lasting impact on their communities — including several Missourians who have fallen in the line of duty.

Today, at a press conference in St. Louis, Governor Mike Kehoe announced his appointments to the citizen-led St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners. The board, established by the passage of landmark public safety legislation in House Bill (HB) 495, is charged to be the governing body of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD).