Mike Kehoe

Countless men and women, across multiple jurisdictions, have been working around the clock with one mission in mind: saving lives.

Missourians should continue to monitor local forecasts and follow the guidance of local authorities.

With additional heavy rain expected through the weekend, the threat is not over.

Activating the State Emergency Operations Plan allows our agencies to move quickly, coordinate resources, and support local response efforts.

Over the past 24 hours, intense storms have created dangerous flash flooding across several regions of Missouri, resulting in multiple swift-water rescues.

This effort reflects the very best of our state emergency response teams.

As recovery efforts continue and additional rain is expected, I urge everyone in flood-prone and low-lying areas to stay weather-aware, have multiple ways of receiving alerts, and be ready to take protective action.

Missouri’s first responders once again answered the call with extraordinary bravery, professionalism, and compassion, rescuing hundreds of Missourians from dangerous floodwaters.

Public safety will always be this administration’s top priority.

The legislation I signed today strengthens the laws that protect our families, supports the men and women who serve our country and communities, and gives our state stronger tools to keep dangerous criminals off our streets.

From strengthening critical infrastructure and supporting key industries to expanding international partnerships and investing in economic growth, these bills will help keep Missouri moving forward.

The legislation signed today reflects our commitment to creating new opportunities for Missouri families, businesses, and communities.

Easing the regulatory burden on our agriculture community and farm families is not only the right thing to do, it’s critical to ensuring Missouri’s agriculture industry continues to thrive.

As I said in my State of the State address, unelected bureaucrats cannot act like kings, and the decisions of the Missouri State High School Activities Association should be held to a higher standard of oversight.

This Commission will allow for a more transparent appeals process and ensure the taxpayers who fund MSHSAA have a say in the decisions affecting students and their futures.

As we talk about improving education and student outcomes, we must not overlook the role athletics and other extracurricular activities play in building leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

Missourians have shown incredible resilience in the face of repeated severe weather, but the damage from this two-week storm system extended across nearly one-third of the state and has placed a tremendous strain on local communities.

Local officials have worked tirelessly and in close coordination with both the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to document significant damage in the areas impacted by repetitive…

The State of Missouri is proud to work with the Trump administration to cut red tape and speed up the permitting process for critical infrastructure development projects.

Last year's results speak for themselves, and we are proud to build on that momentum with another year of funding for even more communities.

The growth of the Missouri Blue Shield Program is proof that communities across our state are committed to working alongside law enforcement to improve public safety.

We thank President Trump for approving Missouri’s major disaster declaration and greatly appreciate the critical work handled by our local response agencies and the recovery efforts that are already underway.

Our work doesn’t end with balancing this year’s budget. By maintaining fiscal discipline and continuing to grow Missouri’s economy, we are building the foundation for an even more strong and resilient Missouri.

State government doesn’t have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem, and continuing to spend faster than we grow our economy is not a sustainable path forward.

After several years of historic growth in spending, this budget funds smart and necessary investments, while also taking an important step toward right-sizing government to ensure Missouri remains positioned for long-term success.