Feb 02 2025 2 mins
Missouri has seen several significant developments in recent weeks, spanning government, education, and environmental updates.
Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities for the 2025 session[1]. Key initiatives include enhancing government accountability, efficiency, and ethics through executive orders aimed at streamlining operations and improving stakeholder engagement.
In education, the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session has introduced bills that could impact working after retirement limits for PSRS/PEERS retirees and extend waivers on work limits for substitute teachers[2]. Additionally, the state budget includes significant investments in higher education, including a 3% increase in core funding for four-year institutions and community colleges, and $314.7 million for capital improvement projects at various colleges and universities[3].
On the environmental front, the Missouri River Basin is experiencing drought conditions, with the Climate Prediction Center forecasting persistence of drought through March 31, 2025[4]. However, there are increased chances of below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation in January, which could offer some relief.
In other news, Governor Kehoe has appointed Sarah Willson as the Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, effective February 14, 2025, pending Senate confirmation[1].
Looking Ahead:
- The 2025 Missouri Legislative Session will continue through May 16, 2025, with a spring break from March 17 to 21[2].
- The state's efforts to address drought conditions and their impact on agriculture will be closely monitored.
- The implementation of Governor Kehoe's executive orders and their effects on government operations will be a developing story.
- The confirmation process for Sarah Willson as the Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will be a key event to watch in the coming weeks.
Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities for the 2025 session[1]. Key initiatives include enhancing government accountability, efficiency, and ethics through executive orders aimed at streamlining operations and improving stakeholder engagement.
In education, the 2025 Missouri Legislative Session has introduced bills that could impact working after retirement limits for PSRS/PEERS retirees and extend waivers on work limits for substitute teachers[2]. Additionally, the state budget includes significant investments in higher education, including a 3% increase in core funding for four-year institutions and community colleges, and $314.7 million for capital improvement projects at various colleges and universities[3].
On the environmental front, the Missouri River Basin is experiencing drought conditions, with the Climate Prediction Center forecasting persistence of drought through March 31, 2025[4]. However, there are increased chances of below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation in January, which could offer some relief.
In other news, Governor Kehoe has appointed Sarah Willson as the Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, effective February 14, 2025, pending Senate confirmation[1].
Looking Ahead:
- The 2025 Missouri Legislative Session will continue through May 16, 2025, with a spring break from March 17 to 21[2].
- The state's efforts to address drought conditions and their impact on agriculture will be closely monitored.
- The implementation of Governor Kehoe's executive orders and their effects on government operations will be a developing story.
- The confirmation process for Sarah Willson as the Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will be a key event to watch in the coming weeks.