JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson played host to different groups throughout Missouri this week before hitting to road to promote workforce development and infrastructure.
Parson was in attendance for the MU Geyer Award Ceremony on Tuesday, which recognized the work of public officials and citizens who make a positive impact on higher education.
Friends from @Mizzou are at the People’s House tonight for the MU Geyer Award Ceremony — recognizing the work of public officials & citizens who make a positive impact on higher education. pic.twitter.com/1N06Y7f5rc
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 23, 2019
On Wednesday and Thursday, Parson met with member of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Corn Growers board of directions in Jefferson City. The main points of discussion was the administrations top two priorities: infrastructure and workforce development.
Spoke with the @MissouriCorn board of directors in Jefferson City about our top priorities — infrastructure & workforce development. Our waterways & roads play a crucial part in delivering our Missouri products to the world. pic.twitter.com/RxERQt92F7
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 24, 2019
Great to talk to @STLRegChamber about the importance of infrastructure and workforce development. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/jRxWqItjkb
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 23, 2019
Missouri’s Governor then hit the road to Kansas City where workforce development and infrastructure were discussion focal points.
Met with @godowntownkc this afternoon and highlighted our administration’s top priorities. We are focused on BIG plans to address infrastructure and target workforce development! #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/5aon4f3NbA
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 24, 2019
Enjoyed stopping by @TruckMovers in Kansas City to talk about the importance of infrastructure — a great Missouri-based company! #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/gWyGFkkmgw
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) January 24, 2019
This week, the Senate started the process of vetting Parson’s interim appointments to various boards and commission. Nearly two dozen appointees were voted out of committee to the Senate floor on Wednesday.
Senate committee approves several interim gubernatorial appointments
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.