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How Missouri’s 57th governor is helping his successor

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson said he is doing everything he can to make it a smooth transition to the next administration.

Parson will officially pass over the reins in January, but until then he’s helping Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe and his staff craft next year’s budget and asking for their input on decisions. In an exclusive interview with our Missouri Chief Capitol Bureau Reporter Emily Manley, the 57th governor spoke about his remaining 60 days in office.

During the interview, Parson said he felt there were issues he’s leaving office without addressing, ones he’s hoping the next administration takes on.

“The daycare issue in the state of Missouri has not been resolved and we’ve got to figure out some way to help the working-class people,” Parson said “The legislature, they need to do their part, and the governor needs to do his part but that needs to be addressed.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Emily Manley, ozarksfirst.com)

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