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State of the State address comes amid COVID-19 concerns in capitol, increased vaccines across Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson began the annual State of the State address by touting Missouri’s success in fighting COVID-19, but some were opposed to even having the address in person. Just hours before the 3 p.m. address, the venue was changed from the House Chambers to the Senate Chambers across the capitol.
Continue Reading Gov. Parson to lay out legislative agenda during state of the state address
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Gov. Parson says “Missouri has prevailed” in first State of the State of the pandemic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Gov. Mike Parson touted the ways government was able to work despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s State of the State address, the first such address since the start of the pandemic in March, discussed many of the challenges the state has seen in recent years, including
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Parson to divert doses from pharmacies to boost vaccine rate
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to divert thousands of unused doses of the coronavirus vaccine from CVS and Walgreens pharmacies to other state-enrolled vaccinators to give a boost to the slower-than-expected process. Kelli Jones, the Republican governor’s spokeswoman, says the administration already has requested the return of 25,000 doses from CVS
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Missouri leaders already working with new White House on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As President Joe Biden moves into the White House, Missouri leaders are already working with the new administration to get out more of the COVID-19 vaccine. Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Dr. Randall Williams said Wednesday he has received details about the plan from the Biden
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Parson inauguration focuses on optimism after year of coronavirus pandemic
“We have seen some challenging days together, but when it is hard to find the light, sometimes all you need is a spark to get the fire going again.”
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Local law enforcement confident in Missouri inauguration security plan after U.S. Capitol riots
Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. John Hotz said law enforcement set up checkpoints around the state Capitol with a required metal detector scan and a bag search.
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Several agencies involved in keeping Governor Parson’s inauguration safe
The Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Missouri Capitol Police, has a plan for the inauguration that has been used and updated over the years and that includes “extensive security measures.”
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Governor Mike Parson’s Inauguration open to public
On Monday, Governor Parson is set to be sworn in as the 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration.
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Parson unblocks $127M, announces $68M for Missouri colleges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri state colleges are getting $68 million in federal funding to fix up old buildings. Gov. Mike Parson announced the federal funding on Wednesday, along with $127 million in previously restricted state funding that he says now can be spent. Parson last year blocked close to $450 million from the
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WATCH: Missouri governor says 66,000 residents have received initial dose of coronavirus vaccine
Missouri’s governor said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon that 66,000 residents have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Continue Reading Sentence of nonviolent drug offender commuted by Parson
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A nonviolent drug offender who argued that a change in state law should have made him eligible for parole is among nearly 30 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Gary Mitchell, of Joplin, was handed a sentence of 15 years in prison
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Missouri governor pardons 24 and commutes 4 sentences
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s office released Monday that he had pardoned 24 people and commuted three other sentences.
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Voter advocates urge Parson to extend mail-in option
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of civil rights advocates, faith leaders and others are urging Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to extend into next year a law allowing more people to cast their votes by mail to reduce the risk of contracting the coronavirus through in-person voting. A letter signed by people representing nearly five dozen
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State and health leaders say COVID-19 vaccine is safe
As front line health care workers are starting to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, leaders are assuring Missourians that it is safe.
Continue Reading Parson thanks state for lack of post-Thanksgiving coronavirus bump
Health officials urged people nationwide not to travel for Thanksgiving, expressing fears of a surge in cases after the holiday.
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Parson plans to act on some clemency cases next week
A spokeswoman for Gov. Mike Parson says he plans to act on a few prisoner clemency cases next week.
Continue Reading Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget
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
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Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers
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,
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