Governor of Missouri Archives

Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget

December 11, 2020 4:54 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor and top Republican lawmakers are expecting the state to bring in less money next year. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday announced officials are planning on the state collecting about $9.78 billion in revenue next fiscal year, which begins in July. That’s about $200 million less than the

Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers

December 9, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,

Missouri governor asks residents to wear masks, get vaccine; no mandates will be made

November 19, 2020 12:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked state residents to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. He followed up the call to Missourians by saying masks and the vaccine won’t be mandated. Parson did release a statewide public health warning, which outlines new guidance for local communities to

TUESDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths

November 17, 2020 9:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability

November 13, 2020 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation. The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection. Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of

Governor expands special session to include liability protections

November 13, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.

Missouri loosens quarantine guidance for schools

November 11, 2020 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri leaders issued new guidance loosening quarantine guidelines for statewide K-12 schools Thursday morning.

Missouri lawmakers discussing nearly $1.3 billion in funding during governor’s special session, some asking for expanded call

November 5, 2020 7:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers made their way back to the Capitol on Thursday to begin discussions on distributing nearly 1.3 billion dollars, most being federal CARES Act funding. This special session was called by Governor Mike Parson last month, asking legislators to give him the authority to appropriate funding that has not been spent

Galloway thanks supporters after defeat in Missouri governor’s race

November 3, 2020 5:15 PM Sydney Olsen

Democratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway told supporters Tuesday night that she hoped her campaign was one they could take pride in despite her loss to Republican Gov. Mike Parson.

UPDATE: Republican Mike Parson wins election for governor in Missouri

November 3, 2020 5:27 PM Connor Hirsch

If incumbent Republican Governor Mike Parson defeats Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway, it will be his first gubernatorial win. His campaign is hosting a watch party in Springfield Tuesday.

Missouri leaders give mixed response to governor’s special session on supplemental budget

October 21, 2020 7:53 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Leaders across the state are responding after Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson called a special session on a supplemental budget bill to be held two days after the election. After the General Assembly passed the budget in May, more funding through the CARES Act is now available. The supplemental budget will

St. Louis couple who waved guns at protest plead not guilty

October 14, 2020 10:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. LOUIS (AP) A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters near their home have pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. Mark and Patricia McCloskey appeared during a brief hearing Wednesday. The McCloskeys, who are both attorneys in their early 60s, have been charged with

Missouri governor says again he will pardon St. Louis couple

October 8, 2020 8:57 AM Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is repeating his pledge to pardon a St. Louis couple if they are convicted of gun charges for waving guns at protesters in front of their home this summer.

Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing; Missouri to release $61.5 million to K-12 education from CARES Act funding

October 7, 2020 11:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.

Capitol dome to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters

September 27, 2020 8:52 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson has ordered both the Capitol Dome and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit red in honor of fallen firefighters and ahead of National Fire Prevention Week.

Missouri Governor announces four appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

September 25, 2020 5:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced four appointments to various boards and commissions Friday. Kristy Lee Boresi, of Columbia, was appointed to the State Committee of Marital and Family Therapists. Ms. Boresi is the Director of Outpatient Therapy Services for the Central Region with Compass Health Network in Columbia, a position she has