Today (Monday) is Washington’s birthday, a federal, Missouri and county holiday. Most federal, state and county offices are closed, with the exception of emergency services such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol and sheriff’s offices. Banks and financial institutions are closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery today. The Missouri Legislature is …
Missouri’s governor to request supplemental budget in January; focus is on state employee pay
Missouri’s governor says the state workforce remains one of the lowest paid in the nation. Governor Mike Parson (R) is recommending a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all approximately 52,000 state employees, along with a $15 dollar per hour minimum base pay. Governor Parson says many state government positions face turnover rates …