JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In between promoting the launch of an adult scholarship program and taking a look at urban communities, Gov. Mike Parson called a special session.
Missouri’s chief executive also welcomed home 110 veterans who participated in the 59th Central Missouri Honor Flight.
We are dedicated to making Missouri the most veteran friendly state in the Union! Honor Flights are a great way to recognize the brave men and women who served our country. If you haven’t yet been a part of a Honor Flight, I encourage you to come see what it’s all about. pic.twitter.com/CrZmIhc0Hs
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 20, 2019
Parson officially called lawmakers back during the week of Sept. 9 to address a vehicle sales tax issues. The special session will center around a Missouri Supreme Court ruling involving the Department of Revenue (DOR).
On Tuesday, Parson joined U.S. Marshal Mark James and U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison in a press conference addressing violent crime in Kansas City. The results of Operation Triple Beam, a 10-week initiative of the Midwest Violent Fugitive Taskforce, was released at the time.
He also traveled to St. Louis on Thursday for multiple meetings. Parson met with officials from the Beloved Streets of America and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and toured Local 562’s new medical center and training facility.
Friday morning, Parson attended a ribbon cutting ceremony in Blue Springs for Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies. The new 250,000 square-foot interiors manufacturing facility represents a $60 million investment and has already created more than 200 jobs.
Rounding out the week, Parson spent most of Friday promoting the launch of the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. Along with Department of Higher Education Commissioner Zora Mulligan, he visited Metropolitan Community College (MCC), Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-West Plains), and Ozark Technical College (OTC).
Parson also appointed six folks to various boards and commissions and one county office.
This week, he also:
Met with @STLpnp562 leadership at their new facility in Earth City.
We talked about their training model, apprentice programs, and the future of the piping industry. They have an important role to play in the training of our future workforce. pic.twitter.com/hvGx9auCpf
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 22, 2019
Thanks to @MoPublicSafety and @GovParsonMO for reaching out across the state—each area/community is different, requiring a tailored approach. We all share some common problems, but there is no “one size fits all” solution. https://t.co/tFyQYm56tm
— Chief Paul Williams (@chief_spd) August 22, 2019
Great report from @portofkc on recent successes and an upcoming intermodal port development project. Jon and his team play a critical role in the leadership of Kansas City’s riverfront.
Investing in our infrastructure now will help boost our economy in the long run. pic.twitter.com/XywjC9fArg
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 20, 2019
Impressive workforce development programs at the Independence School District @ISDAcademies. @ISDSchools are seeing great results and helping give our Missouri students a competitive edge! pic.twitter.com/GxLg2GaVIC
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) August 20, 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.
