JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week, the Governor of Missouri hit the road advocating for a range of issues including workforce development and fighting the opioid crisis.
On Monday, Gov. Mike Parson kicked off the week with a Computer Science work day hosted by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Thank you @MOEducation and all those at their Computer Science work day. The new Computer Science & STEM education programs in our schools will help Missouri students fill Missouri jobs. #WorkforceDevelopment #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/tOm8fXvTL6
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 10, 2018
And on Tuesday, Parson visited one site of the new drug take-back program that is coming to Missouri. He noted the program is another tool in fighting the opioid epidemic. He also toured Hunter Engineering.
Another tool in the fight against the opioid crisis: @Walgreens new drug take back program coming to Missouri. Convenient drop off locations help prevent Rx abuse. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/YT3GmAnXLq
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 11, 2018
Had a great time touring and visiting with @HunterEngCo today — impressive facility & lots of innovative technology! #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/xBcQs1n3XM
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 11, 2018
On Wednesday, he was in St. Louis for the transfer 97 acres in North St. Louis for the new NGA western Headquarters. He also hopped on the radio.
Today, Mayor @LydaKrewson and the City of St. Louis transfer 97 acres in North STL for the new @NGA_GEOINT western Headquarters. This project will help establish the region as a hub for geospatial technology. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/EaCWfPZDHn
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 13, 2018
Great visit with @MarcCox971 talking about moving #MissouriForward as we celebrate the land transfer for the new @NGA_GEOINT western headquarters later today. pic.twitter.com/9QBmfSf6XD
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 13, 2018
97 Acres, over 3,000 jobs, almost $2 billion investment! Very proud of the small role @MoDNR was able to play in the transfer of property to @NGA_GEOINT #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/zbrNWHbSrl
— Carol S Comer (@CarolSComer1) December 13, 2018
Parson welcomed Missouri’s wreaths from Wreaths Across America on Thursday.
Earlier today, Don and Brigitte Gerspach, who represent @WreathsAcross America presented Missouri’s wreath. Their group works to lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, at locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. pic.twitter.com/zgFnt4i9uc
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 13, 2018
And he met with Joplin students on Friday along with making six appointments.
This morning, @FirstLadyTeresa and I met some bright students at the @tjids school in Joplin. We enjoyed stepping into a classroom & listening to students discuss what they learned. #ShowMeSuccess pic.twitter.com/rSZTjPajSh
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) December 14, 2018
Parson makes six appointments to various boards and commissions
Alisha Shurr was a reporter for The Missouri Times and The Missouri Times Magazine. She joined The Missouri Times in January 2018 after working as a copy editor for her hometown newspaper in Southern Oregon. Alisha is a graduate of Kansas State University.
