Governor of Missouri Archives

Demonstrators plan last-ditch effort to stop Dorsey execution; Parson denies clemency

April 8, 2024 11:45 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Missourians For Alternatives to the Death Penalty are planning demonstrations against the execution of a Mid-Missouri double murderer.

Missouri governor offers ‘deepest sympathy’ after reducing former Chiefs assistant’s DWI sentence

March 6, 2024 1:56 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has offered his “deepest sympathy” to the family of a 5-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a drunken driving crash, after facing criticism for releasing from prison the driver who caused the crash, former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid. But in a statement

Britt Reid, son of Chief’s coach Andy Reid, gets sentence commuted

March 1, 2024 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Britt Reid, a former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach and son of head coach Andy Reid, had his sentence in a drunken-driving crash that severely injured a young girl commuted by the governor Friday.

Missouri House Budget Committee approves $2.2 million for southern border

February 28, 2024 11:16 AM Hannah Falcon

The governor’s funding plan to send National Guard soldiers to the country’s southern border has received initial approval.

Parson cites fentanyl concerns as Missouri plans to send 200 National Guard members to Texas border

February 20, 2024 7:47 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced his plans to send state resources to Texas to help secure the southern border during a Tuesday press conference. Earlier this month, Parson traveled to the southern border with 13 other governors to show support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star.” Parson described the border

Parson orders Capitol dome to light up red and gold to support Chiefs’ Super Bowl run

February 9, 2024 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Friday ordered the Missouri Capitol to be lit red and gold, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The dome will be lit through Sunday in support of the Kansas City Chiefs as they play in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs play the San Francisco

Parson visits southern border to support Texas governor

February 4, 2024 7:45 PM Hannah Falcon

EAGLE PASS, Tx. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson joined several other GOP governors at the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. Parson shared on “X” that he supports the decisions of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to the border. Parson said he doesn’t believe

GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings

February 4, 2024 1:41 PM Associated Press

By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As more than a dozen Republican governors gathered Sunday on the Texas border, Kyle Willis was across the river in Mexico considering his next move to enter the U.S. The 23-year-old Jamaican, who said he left his country after facing attacks and discrimination due to

Parson proposes $1.3 million for Missouri Task Force 1 after veto last year

January 29, 2024 11:28 AM Hannah Falcon

After funding for Missouri Task Force 1 was vetoed last year, Gov. Mike Parson proposed $1.3 million for the specialized disaster response team in his budget plan.

Gov. Parson proposed $1.4 million for upgrades to crime lab

January 27, 2024 7:27 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,

Parson reflects on clemency achievements in State of the State address

January 24, 2024 10:48 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) During Wednesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson touched on clearing the clemency backlog in Missouri. When Parson first took office in 2018, there was a backlog of nearly 4,000 people waiting for clemency. Some of the applications Parson inherited, dated back to 2009. Today, that total is down to

Parson outlines plan to address child care issues during State of the State address

January 24, 2024 9:57 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the lack of affordable child care is costing the state more than $1 billion each year. Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon. In the speech, he outlined his priorities for the next budget and this

Parson seeks more pay for teachers, state workers in proposed budget

January 24, 2024 3:50 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson wants the legislature to continue providing grants to increase teacher salaries.

Missouri takes first step toward implementing Summer EBT food program

January 3, 2024 11:20 AM Morgan Buresh

The state of Missouri has taken the first step toward participating in an enhanced food benefits program for children this summer.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should lawmakers focus on foreign ownership of farmland?

January 3, 2024 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order Tuesday that bars ownership of farmland by “foreign adversaries” near military facilities.

Parson bans some Missouri farmland purchases by ‘foreign adversaries’

January 2, 2024 10:53 AM Hannah Falcon, Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will sign an executive order Tuesday dealing with foreign-owned farmland.

Missouri House begins working early on fiscal 2025 budget

December 4, 2023 10:38 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri House of Representatives is getting an early start on outlining the state’s budget a month before the state of the 2024 legislative session.

Governor Mike Parson signs Executive Order extending drought alert

November 18, 2023 3:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order, extending the drought alert in Missouri until May 1, 2024. The announcement was made via press release from the Governor Parson’s office. On May 31st this year, Gov. Parson issued the initial drought alert. “Having to issue a drought alert this spring

Nurse practitioners want restrictions lifted more even after new law

November 13, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new

Parson signs executive order to close state offices day after Thanksgiving

November 9, 2023 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) State offices will be closed Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving this year after Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order on Thursday, according to a press release from his office. Parson also signed an executive order last year that closed state offices the day after the holiday. “Friends, family, and