Missouri’s governor says direct care and front-line state employees often earn less money than entry-level retail positions. Governor Mike Parson will unveil a $91 million supplemental budget request next week, which is aimed at giving state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). “The state employees are doing a good job. We want …
January 19th date selected for Missouri governor’s key policy and budget address
Missouri’s governor will deliver his State of the State address on January 19 in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson will outline his legislative priorities that afternoon at 3 in the House chamber, before a joint session of the Legislature. Parson tells 939 the Eagle that infrastructure, workforce development and broadband will be three of his …
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 …