57th governor of Missouri
After Missouri Executes Brian Dorsey, Cori Bush Says Abolish Death Penalty: His case, the congresswoman said, "demonstrates the systemic rot of our criminal ...
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He’s on Death Row for Murders. Prison Workers Say He Should Be Spared.: Brian Dorsey, who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 killings of Sarah and Ben Bonnie ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/missouri-death-penalty-brian-dorsey.html
KC lawmaker presents bill targeting LGBTQ discrimination, likely for last time: Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, an outspoken LGBTQ-rights advocate who was raised ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/kc-lawmaker-presents-bill-targeting-lgbtq-discrimination-likely-for-last-time/article_5db6d920-fcf5-11ee-a77e-c3dacdad8ff0.html
Parson appoints Lyda Krewson to serve as University of Missouri System curator: Krewson, who left office in 2021, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-appoints-lyda-krewson-to-serve-as-university-of-missouri-system-curator/article_c5835578-f90e-11ee-b4a8-db1fa873de1b.html
Parson wrong to rescind stay of execution, attorneys tell Missouri Supreme Court: Attorneys for death row inmate Marcellus Williams, convicted of killing ...
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/parson-wrong-to-rescind-stay-of-execution-attorneys-tell-missouri-supreme-court/article_dae2681a-f6a1-11ee-aa3f-6bcdcd6a4ac3.html
GOP-controlled Missouri House approves $50B budget with cuts, highway plan near KC
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287378485.html
Missouri’s treasurer owned rundown St. Louis properties, had ties to a ‘problem’ landlord
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-s-treasurer-owned-rundown-st-louis-properties-had-ties-to-a-problem-landlord/article_0305eee8-e6d5-11ee-83b2-dbe169418fd4.html
We corrections officers know Brian Dorsey has changed. Gov. Parson, don’t execute him | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article287220260.html
Sentenced commuted for former Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid after DWI crash
nydailynews.com/2024/03/02/britt-reid-commuted-sentence-dwi-crash/
Missouri governor mum after commuting DWI sentence of former Chiefs coach: Parson's granting of clemency to Britt Reid has generated bipartisan criticism.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-governor-mum-after-commuting-dwi-sentence-of-former-chiefs-coach/article_761912e6-db06-11ee-a3f0-4331664093e1.html
Messenger: Ballwin woman’s death won’t spur a red-flag debate in Missouri. It should.
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-ballwin-woman-s-death-won-t-spur-a-red-flag-debate-in-missouri-it/article_81e4a3b6-e564-11ee-9f5b-439d52aa3cd1.html
Missouri House votes in support of sending more troops to Texas border: Missouri National Guard already has a contingent of soldiers assisting in border ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-votes-in-support-of-sending-more-troops-to-texas-border/article_cbe8a922-dc8f-11ee-83c7-8f5823e8ec70.html
Editorial: Parson's commutation for coach is outrageous. Here's how he could mitigate it.
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-parsons-commutation-for-coach-is-outrageous-heres-how-he-could-mitigate-it/article_06a354a4-da4c-11ee-a7ee-3399fd5facbd.html
Britt Reid, son of Andy Reid, has prison sentence commuted by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2024/03/01/britt-reid-prison-sentence-commuted-missouri-governor/72811672007/
House Republicans cut governor’s spending request, but still make room for pet projects
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/house-republicans-cut-governor-s-spending-request-but-still-make-room-for-pet-projects/article_52885a4e-eae7-11ee-ace5-2f2d368c7021.html
Lawsuit argues Missouri’s control of Kansas City Police Department is unconstitutional
kansascity.com/news/local/article286582030.html
Parson administration defends cost of sending Missouri troops to Texas: Gov. Mike Parson is sending 200 National Guard troops to Texas to address concerns about ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-administration-defends-cost-of-sending-missouri-troops-to-texas/article_1f3a06e0-d4f0-11ee-ae06-1b3aa5dd2244.html
Missouri National Guard, Highway Patrol set to help at border with Texas’ Operation Lone Star
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-national-guard-highway-patrol-set-to-help-at-border-with-texas-operation-lone-star/article_3e83cff2-d024-11ee-9b46-d7c09e8e9d82.html
Mike Parson might not have done Britt Reid any favors by commuting his sentence | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article286229400.html
Multiple people injured in Kansas City after shooting near Chiefs parade: Police said in a news release that two people were detained.
politico.com/news/2024/02/14/kansas-city-parade-shooting-00141493
Quick Glance: Kansas City Shooting: Dispute Escalates During Super Bowl Parade
- Police: Injured victims aged 8 to 47, at least half under 16
- Three suspects in custody after shootings
- No link to terrorism confirmed by police
- Police seek witnesses and information on shooting incident
Parson blames ‘criminals, thugs’ for KC Chiefs rally shooting, makes no mention of guns
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285515387.html
KC mayor says governor used dog whistle when blaming ‘thugs’ for Chiefs rally shooting
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285566802.html
Long-sought renovation of Missouri Capitol hits another roadblock: The $755 million rehabilitation could be pared back to $600 million under one scenario.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/long-sought-renovation-of-missouri-capitol-hits-another-roadblock/article_b76c49a2-ed1c-11ee-bb2b-bf673c6c4955.html
After parade shooting, Kansas City leaders want to pass gun safety laws. Missouri won't let them
kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2024-02-16/chiefs-parade-shooting-kansas-city-gun-laws-missouri-local-control
150 people sign letter opposing MO man’s execution, including jurors and Republican reps
kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article287133600.html
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Kansas City mayor accuses governor of racial 'dog whistle' for calling Super Bowl parade shooters 'thugs'
foxnews.com/politics/kansas-city-mayor-accuses-governor-racial-dog-whistle-calling-super-bowl-parade-shooters-thugs
Messenger: Parson’s words say ‘Back the Blue,’ but his veto pen says ‘Defund the Police’
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-parson-s-words-say-back-the-blue-but-his-veto-pen-says-defund-the/article_22f1d858-d0f4-11ee-b97f-97a46a61e2ab.html
Wide-ranging crime bill passes Missouri House amid Democrats’ calls for gun control
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/wide-ranging-crime-bill-passes-missouri-house-amid-democrats-calls-for-gun-control/article_eabeb00c-cf61-11ee-85da-a7bac2aa56fb.html
Missouri Supreme Court rejects GOP plan to defund abortion provider: The high court sided with a previous ruling that lawmakers cannot use the budgeting process ...
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/missouri-supreme-court-rejects-gop-plan-to-defund-abortion-provider/article_c63ce896-cb7b-11ee-816b-af6556fc10aa.html
More Missouri National Guard troops could be headed to the Texas Border: Gov. Mike Parson this week committed to sending "additional resources" to ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/more-missouri-national-guard-troops-could-be-headed-to-the-texas-border/article_1fa7d9ce-c440-11ee-9961-73385c22aec4.html
Will Missouri help Royals pay for new KC stadium? It could depend on upcoming tax vote
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285445647.html
Missouri abortion ban treats women like livestock, and Gov. Parson brags about it | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article284998437.html
Gov. Mike Parson, 13 Republican governors to visit Texas for border ‘security briefing’
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/gov-mike-parson-13-republican-governors-to-visit-texas-for-border-security-briefing/article_06edee30-c122-11ee-9fef-0fa064465068.html
Editorial: Here's what Missouri won't hear Gov. Parson say about the border: Editorial: It’s useful to contrast the deeply misleading narrative Parson and his ...
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-heres-what-missouri-wont-hear-gov-parson-say-about-the-border/article_b956e68a-cb68-11ee-ab17-1337e04fa4c6.html
Gov. Mike Parson is a longtime Chiefs season ticketholder and, in August, he got a Chiefs-themed tattoo on his right forearm. Show more
Another day, another delay in the Missouri Senate as Mike Moon holds up appointments
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/another-day-another-delay-in-the-missouri-senate-as-mike-moon-holds-up-appointments/article_bdcaf788-bf0b-11ee-94b8-c3a8e5def3a6.html
Gov. Parson names appointee to fill vacancy on Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285862951.html
Names and datelines change in mass shootings, but not federal gun laws: The mass shooting in Kansas City is a reminder when it comes to gun violence ...
expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/kansas-city-shooting-gun-laws-18669222.php
Paid articlePaid Missouri lawmakers asked to fund program to help state mental health workers who face trauma
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Missouri Senate breaks impasse over initiative petition changes, Parson appointments
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-senate-breaks-impasse-over-initiative-petition-changes-parson-appointments/article_cf7f91ea-bf8e-11ee-8f76-eb5f5f018384.html
Crime Scene DNA Didn’t Match Marcellus Williams. Missouri May Fast-Track His Execution Anyway.
theintercept.com/2024/01/14/missouri-dna-marcellus-williams-execution/
Parson takes victory lap, outlines $53 billion budget in final State of the State
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-takes-victory-lap-outlines-53-billion-budget-in-final-state-of-the-state/article_c40c902e-bad9-11ee-9511-8b2cf8520fcd.html
Missouri Senate majority leader floats kicking Bill Eigel out, sparking tirade: “You can take my furniture, you can take my parking spaces, you will not bow me!” ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-senate-majority-leader-floats-kicking-bill-eigel-out-sparking-tirade/article_ec44596c-bb99-11ee-b574-e3f19b4eaa71.html
Dozens of prison staffers urge clemency for man facing death penalty who is described as 'model inmate'
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dozens-prison-staffers-urge-clemency-man-facing-death-penalty-describe-rcna135114
Missouri Senate descends into insults as Republican faction holds up Parson’s nominees
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article284412930.html
Parson preempts lawmakers, puts limits on foreign ownership of Missouri farmland: “When it comes to China and other foreign adversaries, we must take commonsense ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-preempts-lawmakers-puts-limits-on-foreign-ownership-of-missouri-farmland/article_b5777572-a9a1-11ee-a441-27b914beb2af.html
State-sanctioned killing is always wrong. Missouri can’t use death penalty even more | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article284066528.html
Quick Glance: No Death Penalty for Other Crimes in Missouri
- Demand to block legislation permitting execution for crimes other than murder
- Society must recognize every person as an image of God and work for their benefit
- Respect for human dignity is the foundation of society's vision
- Human dignity requires all of us to live mercifully
Missouri lawmakers ready to launch budget negotiations ahead of election season: The governor is asking lawmakers to approve a $53 billion spending plan for the ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-lawmakers-ready-to-launch-budget-negotiations-ahead-of-election-season/article_ccaa3180-bc70-11ee-8cd4-d3053a9d6a9f.html
At least two candidates for Missouri governor want to put brakes on Rock Island Trail
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/at-least-two-candidates-for-missouri-governor-want-to-put-brakes-on-rock-island-trail/article_9d4ec5e6-a5a9-11ee-9d65-f726d6d453ff.html
Missouri lawmakers again take aim at celebratory gunfire: The proposed law is named after an 11-year-old girl who was shot by random gunfire at a picnic in 2011.
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/missouri-lawmakers-again-take-aim-at-celebratory-gunfire/article_af6279ba-b56e-11ee-bc26-db8466970e4d.html
Renovation of Missouri Capitol back on track after latest delay: Renovations would include a new visitor entrance for the 450,000 people who visit the Capitol ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/renovation-of-missouri-capitol-back-on-track-after-latest-delay/article_90782976-ab2f-11ee-9948-ebfcb34f042b.html
Despite pardon, Missouri man can’t get his guns back after waving them at protesters
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article283564433.html
Missouri governor backs treasurer in fight over China investments: Treasurer Vivek Malek wants to stop the state’s pension system from investing in China.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-governor-backs-treasurer-in-fight-over-china-investments/article_091f7f02-9544-11ee-967d-6312c0c3a27b.html
Gov. Parson, please listen to Kansas City in choosing a new police commissioner | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article283057278.html
Missouri Republican seeks to ban Palestinian refugees: “I lack faith in the Biden (administration) to properly vet refugees from Gaza to ensure we are not ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-republican-seeks-to-ban-palestinian-refugees/article_919f61f2-8d70-11ee-9b22-3f2f86fa1036.html
Gov. Parson, don’t make the mistake of confusing Hamas and Palestinian civilians | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article282447193.html
Missouri governor names Francis Slay to state highways commission: Slay served as St. Louis mayor from 2001 to 2017.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-governor-names-francis-slay-to-state-highways-commission/article_331e2f3e-a9bb-11ee-8c58-0b92ade4a8e6.html
Pot company owner in legal fight with Missouri hosts fundraiser for AG Andrew Bailey
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/pot-company-owner-in-legal-fight-with-missouri-hosts-fundraiser-for-ag-andrew-bailey/article_3b98c112-9474-11ee-9e3a-675c0d46697a.html
Gov. Parson: Do right by Missouri and sign Blair’s Law to punish celebratory gunfire | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/article282669283.html
Missouri lawmakers prep for annual session amid election-year posturing: More than 15 state lawmakers are seeking higher office in 2024.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-lawmakers-prep-for-annual-session-amid-election-year-posturing/article_5085b722-99df-11ee-81e6-f7ec32bfc539.html
Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is granting pardons at a pace not seen since the World War II era
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/missouri-governor-granting-pardons-pace-wwii-era-105131414
Parson criticizes Jackson County prosecutor, laying groundwork for potential clemency of ex-KC detective
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/parson-criticizes-jackson-county-prosecutor-laying-groundwork-for-potential-clemency-of-ex-kc-detective/article_752c893e-83fa-11ee-978a-1bee55c06c0b.html
Pardoning ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere for killing Cameron Lamb would mock justice | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article281689433.html
Candidate for Missouri governor blasts Mike Parson for promoting civility in politics
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/candidate-for-missouri-governor-blasts-mike-parson-for-promoting-civility-in-politics/article_216eb3d8-83f2-11ee-9f8e-57c71657d5e1.html
Messenger: What does Rod Jetton’s return say about the Missouri Republican Party?
stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/messenger-what-does-rod-jetton-s-return-say-about-the-missouri-republican-party/article_c7f81686-84ab-11ee-965f-bb88a670b4e8.html
Mike Parson claims to support veterans. Why is Missouri breaking its promise to them? | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article281598828.html
A second Democrat from Springfield enters the 2024 race to be next governor of Missouri
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/election/article281006673.html
Missouri court refuses DeValkenaere’s request to be released on bond pending appeal
kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article281050008.html
Parson extends Missouri’s drought alert: The U.S. Drought Monitor currently indicates that all or portions of at least 85 Missouri counties are experiencing ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-extends-missouri-s-drought-alert/article_a6de5f38-87b6-11ee-8402-8f1dd9ee8130.html
Missouri House getting head start on budget talks heading into 2024: House Budget Committee members are launching hearings on next year's budget more than a ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-getting-head-start-on-budget-talks-heading-into-2024/article_207534b2-8248-11ee-9433-7322f1406101.html
Missouri’s prison chief leaving after nearly seven years: Anne Precythe served as director of Missouri’s Department of Corrections for nearly seven years.
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/missouri-s-prison-chief-leaving-after-nearly-seven-years/article_34b940aa-78eb-11ee-88d7-9fbb908c4080.html
Parson backs purchase of taxpayer-owned Missouri transportation headquarters: State officials have not made public any reports about the condition of the ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/parson-backs-purchase-of-taxpayer-owned-missouri-transportation-headquarters/article_9fe6d88a-78d5-11ee-9d3a-f717acb5c07c.html
Missouri Gov. Parson names new judge to state Supreme Court, solidifying female majority
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article281197038.html
Family of former Kansas City police detective asks Missouri governor for clemency
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/family-of-former-kansas-city-police-detective-asks-missouri-governor-for-clemency/article_03949988-729d-11ee-b029-af7bfb289713.html
Mike Kehoe again dominates fundraising in race for Missouri governor: A trio of Republicans is vying to be Missouri’s next governor.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/mike-kehoe-again-dominates-fundraising-in-race-for-missouri-governor/article_25defc78-6c6b-11ee-a84c-2f15bb1a46c7.html
‘I didn’t do this’: Missouri man on death row despite ‘powerful’ DNA evidence speaks out
kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article279918984.html
Plan for a parched Missouri: Build more ponds: With drought parching Missouri in three of the last five years, state officials have dug up a scheme to assist ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/plan-for-a-parched-missouri-build-more-ponds/article_81e7072a-6461-11ee-9531-7b2ea2e74aab.html
Black leaders hail ‘landmark decision’ in Cameron Lamb killing, hope ruling will stand
kansascity.com/news/local/article280634480.html
In race for Missouri governor, Sinquefield gives big to Kehoe again: With two days to go in this fundraising quarter, one of the state’s most prolific political ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/in-race-for-missouri-governor-sinquefield-gives-big-to-kehoe-again/article_f25d67de-5e39-11ee-87c1-93f4b3513622.html
Missouri governor turning to workers to help fill ranks of government jobs: Beginning in January, state workers can qualify for $250 or $500 if they successfully ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-governor-turning-to-workers-to-help-fill-ranks-of-government-jobs/article_82a7c1ce-6c52-11ee-9c82-8b54dfe35004.html
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