Missouri’s governor is praising the legacy and impact of the popular Toys for Tots program, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation …
Read More »Missouri’s commodity groups backing special session call
The Missouri House will gavel-in Wednesday afternoon at 1 in Jefferson City to begin the special session that’s been called by GOP Governor Mike Parson. The executive …
Read More »Missouri’s Parson: new beef plant in Wright City will have $1-billion statewide economic impact
Leaders of the Columbia-based Missouri Cattlemen’s Association joined Governor Mike Parson at Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony for an $800-million beef processing plant near Wright City. Wright City is …
Read More »Missouri’s Chinn: Malta Bend plant highlights importance of agriculture tax credits
Missouri’s agriculture director supports Governor Mike Parson’s special session call, saying farm tax credits are vital to economic development in rural communities. Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) …
Read More »Columbia’s Treece to be sworn-in Tuesday as Missouri highway commissioner
A former Columbia mayor will be sworn-in as a highway commissioner this (Tuesday) morning at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Brian …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Treasurer Dustin Stanton appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Boone County treasurer Dustin Stanton manages the county’s $100-million investment portfolio. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed the Centralia businessman to the post this spring. Boone County’s …
Read More »Urban agriculture is key component of Missouri governor’s special session call
Columbia’s mayor is supporting Governor Mike Parson’s (R) special session call, saying the tax credit extension for urban farming is critical in Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe introduced …
Read More »Missouri’s special session to begin after Labor Day weekend
Missouri’s governor says there’s a path forward for the upcoming special session, which will begin on September 6 in Jefferson City. That’s the day after Labor Day. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Governor Parson discusses special session and state fair ham breakfast on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson expresses frustration with the GOP-controlled Legislature for approving a two-year tax credit extension for agriculture while passing longer tax credit extensions for businesses. …
Read More »Cooler weather expected in Sedalia for senior citizens day at Missouri state fair
Missouri State Fair officials thank FFA and 4-H students for helping to pack thousands of child-friendly meals Tuesday at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia. It was part …
Read More »Governor Parson: Missouri state fair celebrates work of farmers and ranchers
Missouri’s governor says residents from across the Show-Me state know that summer wouldn’t be complete without spending a few hot August days at the state fair in …
Read More »Budweiser Clydesdales to be featured in tonight’s parade at Missouri state fair
Governor Mike Parson will travel to west-central Missouri’s Sedalia for this (Thursday) morning’s opening day ceremony for the 2022 state fair. The ceremony begins at 11 am …
Read More »Central Missouri GOP lawmakers optimistic about special session
Missouri’s governor is confident that the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve the two items in his special session call: the largest tax cut in state history and a …
Read More »Parson: Record funding for tobacco cessation will be used to protect minors from illegal sales of tobacco
Missouri’s governor traveled to Columbia on Wednesday afternoon to announce the largest single investment into tobacco cessation in state history. Governor Mike Parson (R) says the program …
Read More »Mid-Missouri lawmaker: flooding issue should be on table for upcoming special session
Missouri’s governor is heading to the storm-battered St. Louis region this (Monday) afternoon to visit with leaders from towns impacted by historic and deadly flash flooding. Governor …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Bush wants National Guard deployed to St. Louis after historic flooding; Kehoe remains acting governor
A St. Louis congresswoman whose district has received additional major flooding is calling on Missouri’s governor to deploy the National Guard to St. Louis to assist residents …
Read More »Missouri remains under a state emergency after historic flooding
Missouri’s record flooding has prompted acting Governor Mike Kehoe to sign an executive order declaring a state of emergency. Kehoe is acting governor because Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Missouri’s governor meeting with Bayer executives in Germany
The governor says the main goal of this week’s trade mission to Germany and the Netherlands is to strengthen relationships with companies that have a Missouri presence, …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to announce drought initiatives on Thursday afternoon
With no rain in sight for the next several days, Missouri’s governor will be announcing details Thursday afternoon about actions he’ll take to aid Missouri’s farmers and …
Read More »Governor Parson meets with Missouri GOP legislative leaders on special session
Missouri’s Republican governor met separately with GOP leaders in the Senate and House on Tuesday in Jefferson City, discussing the upcoming special session on tax cuts and …
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