• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Muddy River Sports
  • Podcasts
    • State of Play with David Adam
    • Muddy River Minute
  • Muddy River TV+
  • Support Muddy River News
  • Newsletter

Muddy River News

Our Home. Our News.

  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • Politics
  • Muddy River Vibe
  • Blotter
  • Business
  • Local Matters
  • Markets & Ag
  • Opinion
  • Obituaries
  • Real Estate
  • Shop
Home » Gov. Mike Parson

Gov. Mike Parson

New emergency alert app could be coming to Missouri schools

June 2, 2022 — by Matthew McFarland, Missouri Times

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A new system for reporting armed intruders may be coming to Missouri school districts by the fall semester. The process for implementing the system is on hold until Gov. Mike Parson signs off on Missouri’s budget. $1.9 million of state money was set aside to assist school districts in implementing a new app […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: emergency alert app, Gov. Mike Parson

Parson signs Missouri’s $4.6 billion spending plan, House approves bill targeting Medicaid expansion

February 25, 2022 — by RUDI KELLER AND TESSA WEINBERG

The first bill sent to Gov. Mike Parson from this year’s legislative session includes a pay raise for state employees, money to fund Medicaid through the end of the fiscal year and federal COVID-19 recovery funding for schools. The Missouri House on Thursday voted 133-12 to pass the $4.6 billion supplemental spending bill approved Wednesday evening in the state Senate. […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: Gov. Mike Parson, Missouri House

Should St. Louis get an NFL expansion team? Parson weighs in

November 3, 2021 — by KAITLYN SCHALLHORN, The Missouri Times

With the 2016 relocation of the Rams back to Los Angeles tied up in court, there has been some speculation of St. Louis receiving an NFL expansion team as a way to appease it for the loss.  Rams owner Stan Kroenke and other team owners are embroiled in a massive legal battle with St. Louis over allegations the team improperly moved […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: expansion team, Gov. Mike Parson, NFL, Rams

Hannibal granted $750K cold snap utility loan by Department of Natural Resources

October 27, 2021 — by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — To support the city following February’s cold snap, Missouri granted Hannibal $750,000 through an interest-free municipal utility loan Oct. 22.  The loan was administered through the Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy and is part of the Municipal Utility Emergency Loan Program enacted by Gov. Mike Parson in May.  The General Assembly earmarked $50 million […]

Filed Under: Hannibal Tagged With: Department Of Natural Resources, Gov. Mike Parson, Louis Riggs

In sudden cabinet shake-up, Parson announces director changes in five Missouri agencies

October 13, 2021 — by JASON HANCOCK AND TESSA WEINBERG, MISSOURI INDEPENDENT

Gov. Mike Parson announced a sudden cabinet shake-up Tuesday, with a slew of personnel changes across five state agencies — including the immediate and unexplained departure of the official in charge of the state’s procurement agency. In a news release Tuesday afternoon, Parson announced Office of Administration (OA) Commissioner Sarah Steelman was stepping down and […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government, Politics Tagged With: Cabinet, Gov. Mike Parson, Sarah Steelman

Parson announces $1.8M in grants to 19 agencies to investigate, prosecute criminals who victimize children

September 30, 2021 — by Muddy River News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday the state of Missouri has approved more than $1.8 million in grant assistance to 19 agencies across the state to investigate and prosecute crimes that victimized children. “Criminals who victimize children must be investigated, prosecuted, and brought to justice, no matter when they commit these heinous crimes,” […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: Gov. Mike Parson

Missouri Republicans vow to push back against Biden’s announced vaccine mandate

September 12, 2021 — by Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent

Missouri Republicans assailed President Joe Biden’s push to require employees of private businesses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing, vowing a legislative response and legal action. Gov. Mike Parson promised to “fight back against federal power grabs and government overreach” in a tweet Thursday afternoon, calling Biden’s plan “an insult to our […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: Gov. Mike Parson, President Joe Biden

Schools to continue mask rules despite legal challenge from Missouri Attorney General

August 26, 2021 — by RUDI KELLER, Missouri Independent

The schools in Gov. Mike Parson’s hometown will continue to require students, teachers and staff to wear masks indoors despite a lawsuit filed by the Missouri attorney general challenging public school mask mandates across the state. The Bolivar R-1 Board of Education in Polk County voted in a special meeting this month to require masks as a […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Gov. Mike Parson, masks in schools

McCloskeys among 12 pardons and two commutations issued by Parson

August 7, 2021 — by KAITLYN SCHALLHORN, The Missouri Times

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson pardoned Mark and Patricia McCloskey last month, the Governor’s Office said.  The McCloskeys had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in June related to last year’s incident when the couple pointed firearms at protesters who marched past their house in St. Louis.  Mark McCloskey is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.  The McCloskeys were […]

Filed Under: Missouri State Government Tagged With: Gov. Mike Parson, Mark McCloskey, Pamela McCloskey

Mike Parson ain’t your daddy

August 3, 2021 — by SCOTT FAUGHN, The Missouri Times

The desire to blame folks for things is a very powerful urge. Typically blame comes when folks are frustrated or scared or when they have an agenda. Then they feel the urge to stretch blame to highly illogical places.  COVID has been so all-encompassing for people. After a year and a half, any sane person […]

Filed Under: Opinion Tagged With: COVID-19, Gov. Mike Parson

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

MUDDY RIVER NEWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: TRACY GENENBACHER, T-FORCE ADVERTISING

https://youtu.be/UE3J4MjGofM
View Complete Forecast

Trending Posts This Week

  • Hannibal attorney running for judge charged with felony for attempted tampering with victim
    HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney running to become an associate judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit was charged with...
  • Homan trial removed from July jury docket after prosecution learns potential witness is unavailable
    QUINCY — The trial of the former owner of the Barn nightclub, who faces one count of aggravated battery in...
  • Withdrawal of Wiley’s attorney in first-degree murder case could lead to change in prosecution as well
    QUINCY — The decision of a local attorney to take a new job has led to the jury trial of...
  • Mendon man charged with striking school board member in face pleads guilty to misdemeanor
    QUINCY — A Mendon man charged with striking a school board member at a meeting of the Mendon School Board...
  • Bailey dominates to take GOP gubernatorial nod
    Adams County Republicans and Congresswoman Mary Miller are gathered in the Town and Country Inn Ballroom for primary results.

Follow Us Online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Our Most Recent Podcasts

  • CLUB MUDDY PODCAST: Who the F… is Frankie Murphy Giesing June 30, 2022
  • Trump talks Miller endorsement, Adams Co. visit June 23, 2022
  • CLUB MUDDY: Breaking the seal June 22, 2022
  • BOOK NOOK with Ron Kinscherf June 13, 2022
  • BOOK NOOK: Libations for the Library May 18, 2022
  • Book Nook for April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022
  • Book Nook for April 19, 2022 April 19, 2022
  • DOB and the BBB: April 7, 2022 April 7, 2022
  • Book Nook: April 6, 2020 April 7, 2022
  • Book Nook: Quincy Public Library for March 22 March 22, 2022

More Top Stories

Muddy River News This Week: Adam Yates, chief of Quincy Police Department

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough talks to Adam Yates, Quincy's new police chief, about the state of the department and gives a warning about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey's. … ...Read Full Article about Muddy River News This Week: Adam Yates, chief of Quincy Police Department

Ask MRN: Are the cameras at Broadway intersections recording traffic on video?

by David Adam, MRN Editor

Dear MRN, Are these cameras (on Broadway) recording traffic on video? Can we see or watch the video? What are these cameras used for? The camera shown in the photo above, and others like them at other intersections throughout Quincy, are used to detect vehicle movement to help regulate traffic … ...Read Full Article about Ask MRN: Are the cameras at Broadway intersections recording traffic on video?

Daily Muddy: Ashley and Brittany head to Hannibal to check out Tom Sawyer Days

by Muddy River News

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll with the Muddy River News staff make the trip to Hannibal for Tom Sawyer Days to check out the mud volleyball tournament, interviewing the tournament coordinator, one of the event's younger competitors and one of its oldest competitors (yes, that means you, Kevin … ...Read Full Article about Daily Muddy: Ashley and Brittany head to Hannibal to check out Tom Sawyer Days

Homan trial removed from July jury docket after prosecution learns potential witness is unavailable

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The trial of the former owner of the Barn nightclub, who faces one count of aggravated battery in connection to a March 2020 incident involving a former Quincy University student, has been removed from the July jury docket. Steven Homan, 48, of Quincy appeared before Judge Kevin Tippey … ...Read Full Article about Homan trial removed from July jury docket after prosecution learns potential witness is unavailable

Hannibal attorney running for judge charged with felony for attempted tampering with victim

by David Adam, MRN Editor

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney running to become an associate judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit was charged with a felony earlier this month for offering a victim $4,000 not to testify against his client. Luke Bryant, prosecuting attorney for Marion County, filed a complaint in Marion … ...Read Full Article about Hannibal attorney running for judge charged with felony for attempted tampering with victim

Footer

Coverage Area

Muddy River News LLC
535 Maine, Suite 4A
Quincy, IL 62301

Have a Story or News Tips? Contact Us!

Phone: (217) 577-8044
Email: news@muddyrivernews.com

Copyright © 2022 • Muddy River News LLC • All Rights Reserved • Privacy Policy