Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in Bollinger County to determine if the area is eligible for low-interest disaster loans to assist homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profits following the severe storms and EF-2 tornado that occurred on April 5.
On Wednesday, April 5, a deadly tornado swept through Bollinger County, Missouri, devastating homes, families, and businesses in the Glenallen area.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced four appointments to various boards and commissions.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved a total of over $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails.
Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-03, activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan and Missouri National Guard in response to severe weather. Parts of Missouri are already experiencing severe weather with more forecasted across the state throughout the evening.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced three judicial appointments to the 16th and 21st Judicial Circuits.
For the month of March 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 16 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 that the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded more than $94 million through the Community Revitalization Grant Program for 70 projects across the state. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan, is focused on investing in communities of all sizes to support local priorities, encourage economic recovery, and build resilience for the future.
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced six appointments to various boards and commissions.
Today, on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Acting Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Gasconade County on Sunday, March 19, in honor of Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith.