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Requests Federal Emergency Declaration to Expedite FEMA Assistance and Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and 6 Southeast Missouri Counties
This week, memorial services honoring former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond will take place in Jefferson City and St. Louis.

Today, during a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Charles D. Hausman was promoted to the rank of Major General. 

Tomorrow, Governor Mike Kehoe will travel to St. Louis to hold a press conference with Mayor Cara Spencer.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 16,  Governor Kehoe will hold a press conference on the conclusion of the legislative session.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed legislation renaming a portion of Highway 60 in Newton County in honor of Natalie and David (Davy) Lloyd, the eldest daughter and son-in-law of former State Representative Ben Baker, who were tragically murdered last year while serving as missionaries in Haiti.

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 into law, supporting fair compensation and access for county officials.

Orders U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings statewide beginning today through May 22, 2025

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri, Kit Bond died on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis at 86 years old.

Governor Kehoe released the following statement:

“Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor.

Task Force to review and recommend updates to Missouri's K-12 school funding model
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