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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.
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.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 16th, 19th, and 24th Judicial Circuits.
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.

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.

Governor Mike Parson today announced that his Deputy Chief of Staff, Kelli Jones, will step down from her current role in the Office of the Governor to pursue a new opportunity with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as Deputy Commissioner–Division of Learning Services, effective November 1, 2024. Her last day in the Office of the Governor will be October 31.

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.