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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 22^nd Judicial Circuit.

Brooke Hurst, of St. Louis, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge in the 22^nd Judicial Circuit.

Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite families to join them for the first tree lighting ceremony and Candlelight Tours of the Kehoe Administration at the Missouri Governor's Mansion on Friday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. The lighting of the tree will be followed by Candlelight Tours until 8:00 p.m. During the Candlelight Tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively decorated first floor of the Governor's Mansion.

In celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue, beginning at sunrise on Monday, November 10, 2025, until sunrise on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The lighting pays tribute to generations of Marines who have served our nation with courage, honor, and unwavering commitment to the United States of America.

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.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments.

Laura Arnold, Ph.D., of Webster Groves, was appointed to the Missouri Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.