Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered that U.S. and Missouri flags at all government buildings be flown at half-staff on Saturday, February 10 from sunrise to sunset in honor of former U.S. Senator and Missouri First Lady Jean Carpenter Carnahan.
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Today, Governor Mike Parson announced three leadership designations to Missouri Boards and Commissions.
Kayla Hahn, of Jefferson City, was designated as chair of the Public Service Commission.
For the month of January 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted 23 pardons and approved one commutation pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.
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Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 6th and 18th Judicial Circuits.
Susan Casey, of Parkville, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Today, during his final State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson, alongside Congressman Sam Graves, announced that Missouri has secured a $92.8 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to improve Interstate-70.
Missouri will use the INFRA grant for specific Improve I-70 projects, including truck parking, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), work zone safety technology, and workforce development, all to enhance the efforts of adding an additional lane to I-70.
Today, Governor Mike Parson delivered his sixth and final State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative and budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
Today, Governor Mike Parson appointed the Honorable Brittney R. Smith as Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-02 as a precautionary measure to prepare for winter weather, especially extreme cold temperatures expected to impact the State of Missouri starting this weekend. The Order waives certain hours of service requirements for commercial vehicles transporting residential heating fuel and activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts, if needed.
For the month of December 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 29 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Families have been or are in the process of being notified.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced two appointments to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.
Daniel (Dan) Hegeman, of Saint Joseph, was appointed to the State Highways and Transportation Commission.