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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed three executive orders aimed at streamlining government operations, improving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring ethical conduct within the Kehoe administration. The orders reflect the Governor's commitment to fostering more effective, transparent, and accountable government.

"These executive orders demonstrate our administration's commitment and dedication to responsible governance and meaningful reform," said Governor Kehoe.

The executive orders are as follows:

Today, in an act of respect and patriotism, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-09, ordering U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at full-staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, at all state buildings and grounds in honor of Inauguration Day.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation.

Today, as his first official act in office, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action to prioritize public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching his comprehensive Safer Missouri public safety initiative.

Today, at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Mike Kehoe was sworn in as the 58^th Governor of Missouri, marking a new chapter of leadership for the state.

Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of several additional individuals who will serve on his staff in the governor’s office. This announcement follows last week’s announcement of his senior staff appointments.

“As we approach Inauguration Day, I’m proud of the team we’ve built and the talent and dedication of these public servants,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “I’m confident this team will work to deliver results on the issues that matter to Missourians.”

Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Brigadier General Charles D. Hausman as the next Adjutant General (TAG) of the Missouri National Guard (MONG), the state’s senior military officer.

The Adjutant General change of command will take place February 1, 2025, following the selection of Major General Levon E. Cumpton to serve as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General for the Army National Guard.

Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the appointment of Angela L. Nelson as Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). Nelson will assume the role of DCI Director effective March 1, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.

Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced today the appointment of Patricia E. (Trish) Vincent as Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). Vincent will assume the role of DOR Director effective January 13, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation.

“I am proud to have Trish on our Cabinet team as we work to make our state agencies even more efficient and effective,” said Governor-Elect Kehoe. “With her experience and professionalism, I am confident that she will be a great partner in providing excellent service at the Missouri Department of Revenue.”