JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson has a relatively busy week between meeting with federal officials and continuing on with his tour of the state.
The Governor headed to Southeast Missouri on Monday where he toured Mississippi Lime Company’s St. Genevieve facility and US Tool Group’s Farmington facility.
Missouri is home to incredible natural resources. Today I toured one of the largest lime producers in the United States, the Mississippi Lime Company, at their Ste. Genevieve facility. pic.twitter.com/Tzt4I9VzTo
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 8, 2018
Touring @US_Tool_Group’s manufacturing center and corporate headquarters in Farmington. Currently the largest cutting tool reconditioning company in North America. Congratulations on 60 years! pic.twitter.com/kUU8Nv9PVX
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 8, 2018
Flags were flown at half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Firefighter Russell H. Hayes who died in the line of duty.
By order of the Governor, all flags at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff today, October 9, 2018 from sunrise until sunset in honor of Firefighter Russell H. Hayes who died in the line of duty. https://t.co/XWMHQcSwVB
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 9, 2018
Parson sat down with the Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue on Wednesday.
Enjoyed visiting with @SecretarySonny today! Appreciate his leadership and commitment to our farmers and ranchers — thanks for all you do. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/77N5uNgY6F
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 10, 2018
On Thursday, Parson presented a Missouri flag flown over the USS Missouri Battleship & Submarine in Pearl Harbor to Dr. Davis and the students at the College of the Ozarks.
Honored to present a Missouri flag flown over the USS Missouri Battleship & Submarine in Pearl Harbor to Dr. Davis and the students at @CofOHardWorkU. Missouri is proud of our service men and women and works to instill patriotism in our next generation of leaders. pic.twitter.com/cdKByGRVko
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 11, 2018
He also spoke to several groups.
Missouri truckers have always been important to our economy. I spoke to members of @MOTrucking today about my top priorities – workforce development & improving infrastructure. To meet the demands of the future we will need more truck drivers and safer roads. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/Jhid5omjJ7
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 11, 2018
Great to be at @MoElectricCoops‘ annual convention! Since the beginning, Missouri Electric Co-ops have made it a mission to connect rural communities with the latest technology. Building infrastructure for broadband and high speed internet is our shared priority. #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/QJcx3pCP8Z
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 11, 2018
Parson rounded out the week talking with Leonard Wood Institute and Sustainable Ozark Partnership. He also launched an advertisement in to kick off ‘Buy Missouri Week’ which starts on Saturday.
Good meeting with Leonard Wood Institute and Sustainable Ozark Partnership, discussing importance of strengthening the quality of life and communities in the Fort Leonard Wood region.@SOPFLWRegion @fortleonardwood #MissouriForward pic.twitter.com/CWNOQLQOjE
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 11, 2018
Tomorrow marks the start of BUY MISSOURI Week! @BuyMissouri is an initiative created to recognize & promote Missouri companies and strengthen our state’s economy. Learn More: https://t.co/SqbwanuSCl pic.twitter.com/AvRg1p4vPX
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) October 12, 2018
The Governor is preparing to tour the state next week in support of Prop D.
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.