He is not issuing a mask mandate but he is asking. WATCH LIVE: Missouri Governor Mike Parson to make Big Announcement | KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com Closings There are currently 10 active closings. 3:00 pm 2019 State of the State Address Watch on Video feed begins at 38 minutes. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. State workers would get their biggest pay raise in living memory under a plan proposed Wednesday by Missouri Gov. MO HealthNet provides low-income and vulnerable citizens access to excellent health care in order to maximize their quality of life and independence. The announcement came a day after Parson outlined some of his budget priorities in a meeting with GOP legislative leaders. //]]>-->, 205 Washington Ave., P.O. By, Crews have cleaned up most of the oil that spilled out of the Keystone pipeline in Kansas, Why the price of eggs, a food staple for breakfast and baked goods, has risen so sharply, Vivek Malek sworn in as Missouri Treasurer, promises to 'protect taxpayers money', Missouri Republicans start the year targeting how schools teach race and history, Missouris minimum wage rose to $12 an hour. Phone: 785-368-8500. Distribution will more closely reflect population. Last year, lawmakers approved a 5.5% increase in pay and a $15 base wage for all state jobs. Theres money available for large raises because high inflation and higher wages being offered to attract workers generally continue to bring double-digit growth to state revenues despite a forecast in early December that tax receipts would slow in the second half of the fiscal year. Parson said the move is meant to encourage residents to return to work, as businesses and industries across the state are having difficulty hiring enough employees. If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free website account by clicking here. } Contact the Governor's Office. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri Gov. For the month of December 2022, Governor Mike Parson granted 21 pardons and approved two commutations pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Mike Parson spoke at a news conference Wednesday, announcing a statewide COVID-19 vaccination program. The Democratic leader of the Missouri House, Rep. Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday a loosening of guidelines on COVID-19 quarantine for schools. Missouri Gov. Are we doing things too early? Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. ,