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Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response

March 17, 2020 5:28 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.

8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 16, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.

Parson: Fifth positive Coronavirus test reported in Missouri

March 14, 2020 8:16 PM Barry Mangold

A fifth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, according to Governor Mike Parson.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Fourth Missouri case of COVID-19 located in Henry County

March 14, 2020 1:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri state officials said a presumptive-positive case of the novel coronavirus is in Henry County.

State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2020 6:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.

Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri

March 13, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.

Parson: Woman who studied abroad is first case of Coronavirus in Missouri

March 7, 2020 6:39 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will hold a press conference to address a case of the Coronavirus in the state.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Gov. Parson says Missouri is ready for COVID-19 outbreak

March 3, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

Parson met with the State Emergency Management Agency and other government officials to discuss the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Gov. Parson promises resources for bridge repairs

February 14, 2020 7:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson spoke about infrastructure at a meeting for County Commissioners Association of Missouri in Columbia on Friday morning.

Gov. Parson’s budget to include $22 million for county jail reimbursement

February 14, 2020 10:33 AM Joe McLean

An effort is underway by the Parson administration to pay down the $32 million tab owed to county jails across the state.

Ethics commission: Greitens campaign failed to report contributions

February 13, 2020 2:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Ethics Commission fined former Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign in an order released Thursday after finding his committee failed to report in-kind contributions.

Anti-abortion rally to take place in Jefferson City

February 1, 2020 7:29 AM Ben Fein

A Midwest March for Life rally is being held Saturday in downtown Jefferson City.

Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system

January 20, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.

Missouri House considers changes to coroner system

January 21, 2020 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A House of Representatives committee is considering a bill that would require greater training for county coroners. The House Judiciary Committee discussed a bill from Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) that would establish a Coroners Standard and Training Commission. The commission would write training standards for coroners, and would also require coroners

Gov. Parson talks Missouri flooding and infrastructure

January 16, 2020 8:59 PM Ashley Strohmier

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson sat down with ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier on Thursday morning about his hopes for the state of Missouri in 2020. Parson spoke about future flooding preparations, infrastructure, roads and bridges, as well as the current political climate in the national Capitol. Here is the transcript of that interview:

Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address in the Missouri House Chambers.

Missouri governor proposes funding for witness protection to address violent crime

January 15, 2020 9:25 PM Barry Mangold

After reminding the crowd of his staunch support for the second amendment, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said gun violence is an issue that cannot wait.

Gov. Parson lays out priorities at State of the State speech

January 15, 2020 2:36 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.

Boone County leaders sign refugee resettlement consent letter

January 2, 2020 12:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Boone County Commission on Thursday plans to sign a letter allowing refugees to resettle in Boone County.

Gov. Parson consents to presidential order on refugee resettlement

December 31, 2019 8:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that Missouri will continue allowing refugees to be placed in the state, in compliance with an order signed by President Donald Trump. Governors letter to Secretary of State PompeoDownload Trump signed Executive Order No. 13888 on Sept. 26 to include state and local governments in the