JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — From the announcement of a new workforce initiative to meeting with lawmakers, from submitting written testimony to Congress to the Senate’s passage of one of his top priorities, Gov. Mike Parson had a full week.
On Tuesday, Parson visited the Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield to announce the creation of 500 new training opportunities with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certificate.
“One out of four jobs in Missouri directly supports our strong manufacturing industry,” said Parson. “It is important we remain focused on building and ensuring that our workforce is prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow. Today, we recognized employers who are committed to taking the steps to ensure that workers are adequately trained and have opportunities to succeed.”
On Wednesday, he joined the ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the grand opening of Aurora Organic Dairy’s new processing facility in Columbia, Missouri.
“Aurora Organic Dairy is a great company that will ultimately bring more than 160 quality jobs to Missouri,” Parson said. “Missouri’s central location and infrastructure network are two keys to attracting and retaining good businesses here in our state. We look forward to supporting their growth for years to come.”
This week, Parson requested Congress work with Missouri to expedite the delivery of federal aid as the state recovers from recent and ongoing flooding impacts. He also urged federal agencies to refocus the conversation away from fish and wildlife issues to the more pressing matter of flood control.
He also asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to return to managing the river in a manner that “clearly reflects the dominant congressionally authorized purposes of flood control and navigation.”
“If we are to ensure that the system is managed in a way that reflects the priorities of basin citizens, it is imperative that the states of the Missouri River basin have direct input and that our recommendations are given due consideration,” Parson said.
To view Parson’s Missouri River Congressional testimony submission: click here.
Missouri’s chief executive also signed the FY 2019 supplemental budget and made various appointments. He made a trip to Kansas City where he visited with Mayor Sly James.
Great being in KC with @MayorSlyJames! pic.twitter.com/0xtLQYs0vM
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) April 18, 2019
Great to have @GovParsonMO & @MayorSlyJames join our project team to welcome animal health tech company, Scollar, as they announced the relocation of their company from San Francisco to KCMO. 200 new jobs with $17 mil in new annual payroll! @EDCKC @ithinkKC @MOPartnership pic.twitter.com/sbYRnRuXEj
— Deborah Price (@DLP7) April 18, 2019
What an honor to be included among a small group of Representatives who were invited to breakfast with @GovParsonMO this morning. The close setting gave us all an opportunity to visit with the Governor about things that are important to our constituents. pic.twitter.com/dtpxceMAIf
— Brad Hudson (@brad_hudson_) April 18, 2019
Thank you @GovParsonMO for inviting me and some of my fellow legislators to breakfast this morning. It’s great to have the executive and legislative branches sharing their priorities. #MOLeg #MOGov #MODistrict95 pic.twitter.com/kCIuOpnX4a
— Michael O’Donnell (@MichaelOD_MO) April 18, 2019
Breakfast with the “very available” @GovParsonMO at the Mansion. Makes me proud to have a Governor who leads us in prayer as well as leading our great State! #moleg pic.twitter.com/1z1kMXBtCX
— Jeff Shawan (@Shawan4Freedom) April 18, 2019
.@FirstLadyTeresa and I enjoyed seeing all the smiles and laughter at the “People’s House” this past weekend as we celebrated Easter with some area schoolchildren. We enjoy hosting children and their families at the Mansion – it is a place for everyone! #HappyEaster pic.twitter.com/mdh1Lzrs28
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) April 18, 2019
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.