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 …