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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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Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 11th, 25th, and 29th Judicial Circuits.

William M. Byrnes, of Wentzville, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit.

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Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red in Honor of Fallen Missouri Firefighters

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted red from sunset on Saturday, October 5, until sunrise on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in honor of Missouri’s fallen firefighters.

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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Brinker

Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Platte and Jackson counties, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Wednesday, September 25, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Kansas City Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Brinker.
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State to Carry Out Sentence of Mr. Marcellus Williams According to Supreme Court of Missouri Order

Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Marcellus Williams on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
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Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 16th, 19th, and 24th Judicial Circuits.
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Governor Parson Highlights Successes of 2024 Missouri State Fair

Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 345,643 visitors attended the annual State Fair in Sedalia, which was held August 8-18, 2024. The Missouri State Fair is the state’s largest agriculture showcase, bringing people together each summer from across the state.
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