Missouri’s new governor issues orders to crack down on crime, immigration
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe addressed plans to “secure Missouri’s future” through improving public safety, education and reducing the role of government. Gov. Mike Kehoe hands out ceremonial signing pens after signing executive orders after being sworn in as the 58th governor of Missouri on Monday at the Capitol in Jefferson City.
Missouri’s new governor hopes to reduce recidivism
The good news is that Missouri’s recidivism rate has decreased more than 10% over the last 10 years, according to Department of Corrections data. Chambers believes places like t
New Missouri governor focuses on crime, education, tax cuts in inaugural address
Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold,
Mike Kehoe becomes Missouri governor, promising bipartisan unity & crackdown on crime
Michael Leo Kehoe became the 58th governor of Missouri on Monday, vowing a crackdown on crime while urging politicians to work together amid a “divided and more cynical” world.
Missouri governor orders flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration
At least nine states, including Missouri, have acceded to Trump’s plea and will raise flags on Inauguration Day. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson directed all flags at the U.S. Capitol to be temporarily raised for the inauguration.
Mike Kehoe takes helm as Missouri governor with a focus on crime and public safety
The 62-year-old St. Louis native, who served as Missouri’s lieutenant governor and as a state senator, took the oath of office Monday. He immediately signed executive orders on crime and immigration,
Missouri governor Mike Kehoe signs executive orders aimed at addressing violent crime
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed six executive orders to combat violent crime within an hour of taking the oath of office.
Missouri’s lieutenant governor wants to address illegal immigration, repealing abortion initiative
Missouri's new lieutenant governor said he will be using his office to combat illegal immigration and repeal the abortion ...
Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.
Missouri House of Reps. ready to tackle challenges in 2025
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — 2025 looks to be a year of new beginnings in the Show-Me State as Governor Mike Kehoe enters his first term ...
Missouri Republicans look to eliminate the state income tax
Missouri's new governor said he wants to cut the state's income tax, and a group of Republican lawmakers are working to make ...
Several Missouri lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at tracking, recording number of undocumented immigrants in state
Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Missouri General Assembly that aim to make it easier to track how ...
Missouri governor names new state health chief
Gov. Mike Kehoe said he chose Sarah Willson to oversee the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services because of her ...
Missouri crime agencies begin advanced DNA testing for unknown remains
Agencies across the state are starting to send samples for DNA testing on unknown remains of bodies found in Missouri.
58th Governor of Missouri inauguration events scheduled on Monday afternoon
Mike Kehoe is officially stepping into his new role on Monday afternoon. The State of Missouri has inauguration events scheduled throughout the day on Monday, Jan. 13, with festivities beginning at 11 ...