Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Megan Page, of Sedalia, as Pettis County Clerk.
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative and budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
Governor Kehoe opened his first address to the 103rd General Assembly by reflecting on lessons learned to stay humble from his mentor, Dave Sinclair, with a commitment to working with the members of the legislature during his time as governor.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Oregon County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Thomasville Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter William “Bill” Nix.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Howard County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Howard County Firefighter Larry Roland Duncan.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed three executive orders aimed at streamlining government operations, improving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring ethical conduct within the Kehoe administration. The orders reflect the Governor's commitment to fostering more effective, transparent, and accountable government.
"These executive orders demonstrate our administration's commitment and dedication to responsible governance and meaningful reform," said Governor Kehoe.
The executive orders are as follows:
Today, in an act of respect and patriotism, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-09, ordering U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at full-staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, at all state buildings and grounds in honor of Inauguration Day.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation.
Today, as his first official act in office, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action to prioritize public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching his comprehensive Safer Missouri public safety initiative.
Today, at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Mike Kehoe was sworn in as the 58th Governor of Missouri, marking a new chapter of leadership for the state.
Today, Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of several additional individuals who will serve on his staff in the governor’s office. This announcement follows last week’s announcement of his senior staff appointments.
“As we approach Inauguration Day, I’m proud of the team we’ve built and the talent and dedication of these public servants,” Governor-Elect Kehoe said. “I’m confident this team will work to deliver results on the issues that matter to Missourians.”