Communities that joined Governor Kehoe’s crime-fighting initiative earned up to $50,000 each in funding for equipment, technology, and training grants
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Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine pink, beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, until sunrise on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Justin Hamm, of Mexico, as the Missouri Poet Laureate for 2025-2027.
Public safety personnel and their dependent children urged to apply now to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year
Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that he has authorized the Missouri National Guard (MONG) to assist with administrative, clerical, and logistical duties at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facilities within the State of Missouri. This decision comes in response to a request for assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Department of War (DOW) to ensure the resources and personnel needed to effectively enforce immigration laws and maintain operational control of the border.
Missouri Waiver Request Emphasizes Healthy Food Options and Support for Agriculture
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 1 of the One Hundred Third General Assembly's Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session into law. HB 1, sponsored by Representative Dirk Deaton and Senator Rusty Black, creates provisions for redistricting federal congressional seats.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to various boards and commissions.
Robert Goodrich, of Waynesville, was reappointed to the Missouri Propane Safety Commission.
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he intends to sign House Bill 1 of the One Hundred Third General Assembly's Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-29, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until December 1, 2025.
Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of 85 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis are experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The executive order declares a Drought Alert in these Missouri counties and any additional county that begins experiencing moderate drought conditions.