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Gov. Mike Parson tweeted this photo of himself without a mask speaking to a group of mostly maskless Republican senators in November 2020, including Sen. Andrew Koenig and Sen. Paul Wieland.

Trump should ‘absolutely not’ be blamed for U.S. Capitol riots, Gov. Parson says

By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent January 9, 2021

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson expressed dismay Wednesday at news that a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to derail the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. But he said people should...

Missouri facing ‘exponential and unyielding’ COVID spread. White House urges stricter measures

Missouri facing ‘exponential and unyielding’ COVID spread. White House urges stricter measures

By Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent November 22, 2020

The spread of the novel coronavirus in Missouri is “exponential and unyielding,” according to a Nov. 15 White House Coronavirus Task Force report urging the state to take stricter measures to help...

Gov. Mike Parson tweeted this photo of himself without a mask speaking to a group of mostly maskless Republican senators in November 2020, including Sen. Andrew Koenig and Sen. Paul Wieland.

Gov. Parson reiterates opposition to statewide mask mandate in Missouri

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent November 20, 2020

A letter from the Missouri Hospital Association pleading for a state mask mandate was “not surprising,” Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday, as he repeated his opposition to statewide orders to limit...

‘Code Sunshine’ is a welcome birthday gift: After being admitted for COVID-19 to Mercy Hospital South on his daughter’s birthday, April 2, Bill finally went home last week with his wife, Lynn – on his own 68th birthday. Bill, a COVID-19 patient who only wanted to provide his first name, spent three weeks at Mercy Hospital South, with a week on a ventilator and two weeks in intensive care.

Missouri hospitals plead with Parson for statewide mask order

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent November 19, 2020

issouri hospitals warned “the wolf is at the door” in a letter to Gov. Mike Parson pleading for him to issue a statewide mask order to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. Over the past two weeks,...

In a photo tweeted by Gov. Mike Parson, Parson speaks at a Branson retreat in November 2020 to Missouri senators who were not wearing masks including, second from right, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, who represents Sunset Hills, and third from right, Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Imperial, who represents Arnold.

Special session postponed after COVID-19 outbreak; GOP senators resist wearing masks

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent November 17, 2020

COVID-19 cases among members and staff of the Missouri Senate will force it to postpone consideration of an emergency spending bill and pandemic liability protection, Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden...

An Oakville High School student sews during class as students returned for two weeks in October-November 2020, before the announcement that they would return to all-virtual learning until January 2021.

Hospitals near capacity as virus surging locally and across state

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor November 16, 2020

St. Louis health leaders appealed to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to issue a statewide mask mandate and stay-at-home advisory as a surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelms hospitals including Mercy Hospital South,...

Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven speaks at a July 2020 press conference (photo courtesy of the Missouri Governors Office).

Missouri relaxes rules on when students must quarantine after COVID exposure

By Tess Weinberg, Missouri Independent November 12, 2020

Editor's note: Although Missouri relaxed restrictions on schools Thursday, St. Louis County still has quarantine rules in effect. County Council Chairwoman Lisa Clancy tweeted, "This latest move from our...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Missouri lawmakers return with $1.3 billion COVID package on agenda

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent November 5, 2020

The Missouri General Assembly is being asked to prepare for the possible return of unspent CARES Act funds held by counties and add almost $19 million to money available to prevent homelessness in the...

Gov. Mike Parson speaks during an Oct. 27, 2020, campaign stop in Columbia. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

Mike Parson defeats Nicole Galloway in race for Missouri governor

By Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent November 4, 2020

Republican Mike Parson has secured a full four-year term as Missouri’s governor, scoring victory Tuesday night over his Democratic challenger Nicole Galloway. Parson, 65, led Galloway, 38, by more...

Attorney General Eric Schmitt speaks during an Oct. 27, 2020, campaign stop in Columbia. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

Eric Schmitt defeats Rich Finneran in Missouri attorney general race

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent November 4, 2020

Attorney General Eric Schmitt secured his position as the state’s top legal officer for four years on Tuesday night, defeating his Democratic challenger Rich Finneran.  With around half of precincts...

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