JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson launched a $5 million rural broadband grant program and focused on numerous infrastructure projects across the state this week.
The Republican chief executive toured bridges in Hickory and Henry counties. Specifically, Parson saw the Missouri Route 82 bridge redeck over Hogles Creek in Hickory County east of Osceola and the Missouri Route 18 bridge rehabilitation in Henry County west of Clinton.
Near Clinton touring Route 18 bridge over the South Grand River with Representative Reedy, and local leaders.
This bridge sees an average of 1,400 vehicles per day and is one of the more than 250 bridges we will repair/replace during our “Focus on Bridges” initiative. pic.twitter.com/3ysuhzlNYO
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) November 6, 2019
He also took a look at the Route T overpasses on I-29 in Andrew County.
Additionally this week, Parson signed an executive order closing state offices on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving.
The Governor’s Office unveiled October 2019 revenue numbers. Parson credited a focus on workforce development and infrastructure for the increase in revenue from last year.
As Governor, I go to work every day trying to make our state better for future generations.
Honored to speak to @abc_hoa & see priorities align between the state & the business community. We will continue working together to create a workforce ready for the jobs of tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/fvRfb444bk
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) November 8, 2019
Always a great day when you get to spend time with the grandkids. In Sparta today to kick-off the school’s #VeteransDay celebrations. pic.twitter.com/AKfoDAOSaA
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) November 8, 2019
As Governor, a Veteran, and a Grandfather, I was deeply honored to give a Veterans Day address at @SpartaR3Schools’ High School. Three of my grandkids attend Sparta schools.
It‘s up to us to teach our next generation the meaning of honor, freedom, and respect. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/m0qy2SGF0o
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) November 8, 2019
Me and Teresa got to send off our granddaughter and the Sparta Cross Country teams this morning as they head to the state cross country meet. Good luck Trojans!☝️ pic.twitter.com/1kQ4IbwaoW
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) November 8, 2019
Kaitlyn Schallhorn was the editor in chief of The Missouri Times from 2020-2022. She joined the newspaper in early 2019 after working as a reporter for Fox News in New York City.
Throughout her career, Kaitlyn has covered political campaigns across the U.S., including the 2016 presidential election, and humanitarian aid efforts in Africa and the Middle East.
She is a native of Missouri who studied journalism at Winthrop University in South Carolina. She is also an alumna of the National Journalism Center in Washington, D.C.
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