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Jan 24, 2024 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is shown in this screenshot from a public livestream as he begins his State of the State Address at the state Capitol before a joint session of the Missouri House and ...
Jan 24, 2024 · More information about. "Today, as I stand before you for the final time as Missouri's 57th governor, I declare that the state of our state is stronger than it has ever been," said Gov. Mike ...
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Jan 25, 2024 · Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, speaks alongside House Democrats during a press conference in response to Gov. Mike Parson’s State of the State on Wednesday, Jan. 24 ...
- Workforce and Education
- Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- Community Investments
- Health Care
- Public Safety
- Conclusion
This session, we must recommit ourselves to helping skill up our workforce and preparing the next generations for the demands of the future. Over the last few years, it has become more important than ever to provide adults with opportunities to learn new skills and develop their career potential. In just a short time, and despite the pandemic, our ...
As I’ve often said, workforce development and infrastructure go hand in hand. For our state to be successful, we must invest in both. Communities across the state are faced with costly public water and wastewater system repair and replacement. In order for individuals to live, work, and raise a family, the maintenance and improvement of these publi...
Road and bridge repair and broadband expansion are not only important for every Missourian but are critical for our state’s number one industry…Agriculture. For Missouri agriculture to remain strong, we must prioritize the extension of critical agricultural tax credits that support Missouri farmers and ranchers, ag-businesses, and value-added produ...
Another area of focus this year is on creating more opportunities for our communities. To further our goal to use public resources to make meaningful, long-term investments across the state, we will set aside $250 million dollars for a statewide revitalization grant program to spur local economic development. This program will help bring economic o...
One of the lessons we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must also support our communities by strengthening our health care networks across the state. That is why we are asking for a $34 million dollar investment in rural communities to increase access to telehealth and telemedicine services. Another historic investment we are recommendi...
This year, we must take a renewed look at public safety and how best to fight violent crime. We must continue to support our law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line to protect our families. We can do this by ensuring consistent requirements and appropriate penalties to hold violent criminals accountable… While also protecting ...
In closing, there’s a story from this past year that I want to share with all of you… In September, I stood on the tarmac at Lambert Airport when a young man made his return home and when a family found the courage to welcome him…one last time. Corporal Jared Schmitz made the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery in defending his nation during the wit...
Mar 30, 2022 · Tomorrow, March 30 at 3:30 p.m., Governor Mike Parson will hold a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss the status of Missouri's COVID-19 response moving forward. Governor Parson will be joined by Department of Health and Senior Services Acting Director Paula Nickelson.
May 18, 2020 · Missouri Gov. Mike Parson holds a press conference to discuss the actions the state has taken to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Jan 25, 2024 · Even though the state had a record breaking budget of $52 billion last year, Parson’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025 would leave $1.5 billion unspent for the next governor to work with.
