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UPDATE: Missouri National Guard, Department of Public Safety Resources for Hurricane Milton Response No Longer Required

Today, the State of Missouri was notified by the State of Florida that both Missouri National Guard (MONG) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) resources previously offered for Hurricane Milton response efforts are no longer required. Yesterday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the MONG and DPS were preparing to deploy resources to assist the State of Florida. In light of Hurricane Milton being less impactful than previously expected, the State of Florida has canceled its Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request that Missouri was responding to.
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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of St. Louis City Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lee Boyd

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the City of St. Louis and all sheriffs’ offices in Missouri on Friday, October 11, 2024, to honor St. Louis City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dennis Boyd.

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Governor Parson Orders Missouri National Guard, Department of Public Safety Resources to Florida to Aid Hurricane Milton Response Efforts

Today, in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request from the State of Florida, Governor Mike Parson has ordered 100 Missouri National Guard (MONG) members, 21 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troopers and civilian support staff, and five Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO DMAT-1) members to Florida to aid Hurricane Milton response efforts.
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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of St. Louis City Police Officer David Lee III

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and at all police stations across Missouri on Saturday, October 5, to honor St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Lee III.

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PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST: Governor Parson Delivers Final State of the State Address

Today, Governor Mike Parson delivered his sixth and final State of the State Address to the

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COMPLETED AS PROMISED: Governor Parson Celebrates Successful Focus on Bridges Program

Today, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jackson County, Governor Mike

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Governor Parson Signs Largest Income Tax Cut in State History into Law

Today, during a press conference and ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed SBs 3 & 5 and HB 3 into law. Both pieces of legislation are a result of the special session Governor Parson called to pass historic income tax cuts and extend key agriculture tax credits for a minimum of six years.

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