Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a joint task force between the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) to combat the spread of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in Missouri.
For the month of August 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted three 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.
Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Camden and Miller counties and at all police stations across Missouri on Thursday, September 5, to honor Osage Beach Police Department Officer Phylicia Carson.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 16 appointments to various boards and commissions.
Brian Brooks, of Marshfield, was appointed to the Missouri Propane Safety Commission.
Mr. Brooks currently serves as vice president of Brooks Gas Company and as the National Propane Gas Association's Missouri state director. He further serves as vice chair of the Missouri Propane Education and Research Council. Mr. Brooks holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Governor Mike Parson today announced that effective September 1, 2024, his Chief of Staff, Aaron Willard, will step back from his day-to-day duties and assume the role of Senior Advisor to the Office of Governor in a part-time capacity. Mr. Willard has served as Governor Parson's Chief of Staff since the Governor was sworn into office in June 2018.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits.
The Honorable Lorne J. Baker, of University City, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit.
Judge Baker serves as an associate circuit judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Jospeh L. Walsh III.
Yesterday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft refused to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Governor Mike Parson's Executive Order 24-10, prohibiting the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products.