A biography for Mike Parsonhasn’t been written yet.
“Unprecedented' is the term I've heard most commonly to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. As for me, I would describe it as a storm at sea. Lengthy and ferocious. Uncontrollable. Frightening. All-pervading.”
“Immigrants have and will continue to have an important role in Missouri and the United States. However, we must work together to help control the amount of illegal activity that passes through this country while giving legal immigrants a chance to succeed in this country.”
“Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others.”
“As Governor and a veteran myself, it is always a privilege to thank the many veterans I meet while traveling across the state.”
“Missouri agriculture has a bright future, and you can see that in action through our FFA members.”
“Fighting crime and bringing criminals to justice takes more than law enforcement officers alone.”
“We applaud President Trump for taking action to address our nation's workforce needs.”
“Access to quality child care is critical for working families, and attending college is often a full-time job.”
“We need healthy people to have a flourishing community, economy and way of living.”
“COVID-19 has had far reaching impacts on our state, including higher education.”
“There must be serious consequences for criminal behavior, but when individuals demonstrate a changed lifestyle and a commitment to abandoning the ways of their past, they should be able to redeem themselves in the eyes of the law.”
“We must see to it that the workforce of tomorrow starts off on the right foot, and that means better support for Missouri children and their families.”
“In the midst of choppy waters, Missourians are fearless.”
“To serve our citizens better and deliver the results they deserve, we must continue to build a strong workforce.”
“The Supreme Court should interpret the law, not make the law.”
“Investing in our emerging leaders through the Missouri Leadership Academy is important to improving state government.”
“The Missouri Justice Reinvestment Executive Oversight Council plays an important role in meeting justice reinvestment goals and advising the Governor's Office on implementation of the Missouri Justice Reinvestment Act.”
“America owes a debt of gratitude to all service members who have fought to preserve the freedoms we all know and cherish today.”
“The welfare of our children must always be a top priority.”
“Our roads, bridges, airports, railways, and river ports are our outlets to expand Missouri business, generate future growth, and expand to new emerging markets across the globe.”