/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:05:36 +0000 en-us https://www.senate.mo.gov/this-date-in-missouri-senate-history-nov-25-1840/ https://www.senate.mo.gov/?p=65807 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:01:45 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 25, 1840, the second week of the 11th General Assembly. https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/christmas-trees-arrive-missouri-governors-mansion-november-29-2021 7851 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:11:24 +0000 Christmas Trees to Arrive at Missouri Governor's Mansion November 29, 2021 johnathan.shiflett Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:11 November 24, 2021 Annual Candlelight Tours to be Held Friday, December 3 and Monday, December 6 Jefferson City The 2021 Missouri Governor’s Mansion Christmas trees will arrive on Monday, November 29, 2021, between 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. A portion of Madison Street will be closed during this time. The tree that will be displayed on the Mansion lawn is a 30 foot Norway Spruce donated by Steve and Carla Lieble of Columbia, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Lieble decided to donate their tree because the tree has grown too large for their front yard. The tree for the Mansion interior is a 20-foot Norway spruce supplied by Pea Ridge Forest in Hermann. Missouri Department of Conservation staff will install the indoor tree, and Missouri Office of Administration staff will install the Mansion lawn tree. Members of the media are invited to cover the arrival and placement of the tree on the lawn. Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson also cordially invite families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, December 3 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. As Governor Parson and First Lady Parson will be on their Trade Mission to Israel and Greece, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Second Lady Claudia Kehoe will light the 2021 Mansion Christmas tree at 6 p.m. on Friday. The Candlelight Tours will begin immediately following the tree lighting, and the Mansion doors will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday. During the tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively decorated ground floor of the Mansion. Tours will also be available on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Candlelight Tours are free and open to the public. Visitors will enter through the Madison Street gate. https://www.modot.org/node/24718 24718 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:30:55 +0000 Culvert Replacements to Temporarily Close Route J in Audrain County katie.manzke Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:30 HANNIBAL– Weather permitting, Nov. 29- Dec. 2, MoDOT crews will be performing two separate culvert replacements on Route J. The roadwork will start on County Road 440 and end at the Route J intersection. The work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times. For more information on this and other roadwork in your area, you can visit us online at www.modot.mo.gov/northeast, or call our customer service number at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Winter road conditions can be found online at modot.org under the traveler map. Please drive slowly during winter weather. If your wipers are on, your headlights should be on; it's the law in Missouri. Subscribe to our e-update service and receive road condition emails when winter weather could affect travel, and you can get text alerts on road closures, too! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @MoDOT_Northeast for road updates. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:31 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24717 24717 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:10:37 +0000 Road Closures Scheduled in Pike County katie.manzke Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:10 HANNIBAL– Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be preforming culvert replacements on state routes in Pike County. These roads will be closed on the following dates and locations: Route M – Dec. 1, the road will be closed from County Road 453 to County Road 469. Work will be completed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Highway 79 – Dec. 6, the road will be closed from County Road 117 to County Road 135. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times. For more information on this and other roadwork in your area, you can visit us online at www.modot.mo.gov/northeast, or call our customer service number at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Winter road conditions can be found online at modot.org under the traveler map. Please drive slowly during winter weather. If your wipers are on, your headlights should be on; it's the law in Missouri. Subscribe to our e-update service and receive road condition emails when winter weather could affect travel, and you can get text alerts on road closures, too! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @MoDOT_Northeast for road updates. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:11 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24716 24716 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:09:43 +0000 Planned Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 marcia.johnson Wed, 11/24/2021 - 16:09 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as pothole patching, mowing, striping, signal work, etc., in addition to the work mentioned below. Andrew County Route H – Driveway culvert replacement at south Holt Street, Dec. 1 Atchison County I-29 – Bridge replacement project over the Nishnabotna River (mile marker 122 – 124) through November. Traffic is head-to-head in the southbound lanes. Traffic may switch on Tuesday, Nov. 30, to normal traffic patterns. More info: https://www.modot.org/atchison-county-interstate-29-nishnabotna-river-bridge-rehabilitation * (Phillips Hardy, Inc.) Routes D, E and U – CLOSED for paving, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Route 46 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 59 to Route EE, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching from the Atchison County line to the Iowa state line, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Buchanan County Route 116 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 59 to Route 371, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Interstate 229 – CLOSED around-the-clock southbound for bridge deck repair from Highland Avenue to U.S. Route 36, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3. This includes all ramps throughout this portion of southbound I-229. Motorist should use I-29 and U.S. Route 36 as a detour during the closure. Northbound - one lane closed around-the-clock from U.S. Route 36 to Highland Avenue, Nov. 29 – Dec 3. Caldwell County Route A – Shoulder work from the Ray County line to U.S. Route 36, Nov. 29 – 30 Route 13 – Shoulder work from the Ray County line to Route HH in Kingston, Dec. 1 – 3 Carroll County Route Z – CLOSED until further notice from Route C to County Road 217 due to damage caused by a roadway slide and ongoing geological studies. A repair project is currently scheduled for the February 2022 letting. U.S. Route 65 – Shoulder work from Route W to city limits of Carrollton, Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 DeKalb County U.S. Route 169 – Shoulder work from Route 31 to Route Z, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Daviess County U.S. Route 69 – Shoulder work, Nov. 29 – Dec 3 Route K – Roadside work from Route P to Jump Road, Dec. 2 – 3 Gentry County Route EE – Pothole patching, Nov. 29 – 30 Route J – Pothole patching, Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 Grundy County Route E – CLOSED around-the-clock for railroad crossing maintenance from Route V to Route K, 7 a.m. Nov. 29 through 5 p.m. Nov. 30 Route 6 – Shoulder work, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Harrison County Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from County Road 160 to County Road 180, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Holt County Route E – CLOSED around the clock for bridge painting under I-29, Nov. 29 – Dec. 13 Routes N and U – Shoulder work, Nov. 22 – Dec. 3 Livingston County U.S. Route 65 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 36 to Route 190, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Nodaway County Route YY – Pothole patching from Route C to the Atchison County line, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 Route VV – Bridge maintenance at the Platte River Bridge, west of Route AH, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3. A 9-foot width restriction is in place. Route 46 – Pothole patching from Route 113 to Route EE, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 Putman County Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 129 to Route 5, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily --- * Indicates a bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state. ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 15:11 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24715 24715 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:13:04 +0000 Road Closures Scheduled in Ralls County katie.manzke Wed, 11/24/2021 - 15:13 HANNIBAL– Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be preforming brush cutting operations on state routes in Ralls County. These roads will be closed on the following dates and locations. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route H – Nov. 30, the road will be closed from U.S. 36 to JCT Route A. Route T – Dec. 1, the road will be closed from JCT Route N and T to Carlibou Drive. Motorists will need to use alternate routes during these times. For more information on this and other roadwork in your area, you can visit us online at www.modot.mo.gov/northeast, or call our customer service number at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Winter road conditions can be found online at modot.org under the traveler map. Please drive slowly during winter weather. If your wipers are on, your headlights should be on; it's the law in Missouri. Subscribe to our e-update service and receive road condition emails when winter weather could affect travel, and you can get text alerts on road closures, too! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @MoDOT_Northeast for road updates. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 15:14 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24714 24714 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:56:31 +0000 POSTPONED: Ramp closure scheduled for westbound U.S. Route 36 ramp to Route 759 marcia.johnson Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:56 St. Joseph, Mo. – The overnight closure of the ramp from westbound U.S. Route 36 to Route 759 (Stockyards Expressway) in St. Joseph planned for Dec. 1 – 2 has been postponed. The work has been rescheduled for Jan. 3 – 4. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:57 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24713 24713 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:52:55 +0000 Public Invited to Discuss Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs marcia.johnson Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:52 Revised draft includes increased transportation funding ST. JOSEPH – Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset to the citizens of Missouri. The system consists of 33,830 miles of roads and 10,399 bridges, both of which rank among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department of Transportation working with its statewide regional planning partners have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase. The public is invited to a meeting to discuss the draft updated High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Northwest Missouri. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Cameron Regional YMCA Theater, 1903 N. Walnut, Cameron, Missouri. The presentation materials and a comment form are also available online at modot.org/unfundedneeds. Since the passage of Missouri’s additional 12.5 cent motor fuel tax increase in July, MoDOT staff have worked with metropolitan planning organizations and regional planning commissions throughout the state to develop a list of high priority unfunded road and bridge needs. The draft project-specific lists include $4.5 billion of road and bridge projects in three tiers. Tier one includes $543 million and includes projects we could accomplish in the time of the current five-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as federal and state funding levels increase. These projects have good estimates. Tier two is worth $2.1 billion and includes projects beyond the current STIP timeframe with broader estimates. Tier three includes $2.2 billion of projects that are also beyond the current STIP timeframe with broader estimates. In addition, MoDOT staff worked with the planning partners to identify $1 billion in multimodal needs. “Even with additional revenue, transportation needs greatly outweigh funding available, and the challenge is determining the optimal projects to fund that provide the greatest return on investment to taxpayers,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “Across every region of the state, feedback from Missourians has consistently prioritized maintaining the existing system as the highest priority. Other priorities include projects that improve safety, spur economic growth, and provide more transportation choices. We value Missourians input in this new draft as we work to prioritize the increasing federal and state transportation revenue.” The draft document and comment forms will be available online through December 22. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates. Follow MoDOT: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:25 Links to related information High Priority Unfunded Needs List https://www.modot.org/node/24712 24712 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:42:36 +0000 REMINDER: Double-Decker Bridge closure planned marcia.johnson Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:42 Southbound lanes to close, use I-29 and U.S. Route 36 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) would like to remind viewers of the planned closure of the Interstate 229 Double-Decker Bridge through downtown, an aging structure which requires frequent routine maintenance. The week of Nov. 29 will once again see MoDOT crews closing a portion of the bridge to safely conduct pavement repairs. The planned schedule of work is as follows: Monday, Nov. 29 at 7 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 3 at noon: Southbound - All lanes CLOSED around-the-clock from Highland Avenue to U.S. Route 36. This includes all ramps throughout this portion of southbound I-229. Motorist should use I-29 and U.S. Route 36 during the closure. Northbound - One lane closed around-the-clock from U.S. Route 36 to Highland Avenue. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:18 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/24711 24711 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:11:50 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones for Nov. 25 - Dec. 1 charlene.goston Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:11 ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Transportation will suspend most work on interstates and state maintained highways to reduce congestion and ease travel during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 25-28. Traffic will be restricted in areas where there are permanent barriers, such as the I-270 corridor in north St. Louis County. Emergency roadwork will also be performed as needed. Work on all construction projects will resume at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29. For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information and real-time roadway weather conditions go to http://traveler.modot.org/map. For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com. All work is subject to change and may be shifted due to inclement weather. Motorists should be aware of the following on-going closures: I-270, St. Louis County, one lane of Dunn Road between Old Halls Ferry and New Halls Ferry closed. I-270, St. Louis County, one lane of Dunn Road at Washington/Elizabeth to Hanley/Graham closed until fall. I-270, St. Louis County, eastbound and westbound Pershall Road is closed at Coldwater Creek until 2022. I-270, St. Louis County, one lane of Pershall between West Florissant and Knollstone Drive will be closed until May 2022. Westbound traffic will no longer be able to use this section of Pershall. Route 67, St. Louis County, northbound ramp to westbound I-270 closed till mid-2022. Route 67, St. Louis County, the ramp from northbound to eastbound Route 340 is closed through mid-2022. Route 340, St. Louis County, ramp from northbound Lindbergh to eastbound and westbound Route 340 closed through mid-2022. Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting: Thursday, November 25 No Scheduled Closures Friday, November 26 No Scheduled Closures Saturday, November 27 No Scheduled Closures Sunday, November 28 No Scheduled Closure Monday, November 29 Route H, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., one lane open in each direction between Adelaide and Riverview. I-44, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., one lane closed eastbound at Route 141. I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Old Halls Ferry Road to Hanley. I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one right lane closed eastbound between McDonnell and Lindbergh. Route 100, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., one lane closed westbound from Big Bend to Brentwood Blvd. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Brentwood Blvd. to Big Bend. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., one lane closed westbound from Lindbergh to Woodlawn. Route 180, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed in either direction in various locations from I-170 to Lindbergh. Route 340, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Spoede to Old Olive Road. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Route K to Lake St. Louis Blvd. (Bryan Road ramps). Route 67, Jefferson County, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed northbound from Joachim Creek Bridge to Wall Street. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed northbound and southbound at Route 110. Route 185, Franklin County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed from I-44 to Hawthorne Lane. Tuesday, November 30 I-64. St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., one lane closed eastbound east of Boone’s Crossing. I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Old Halls Ferry Road to Hanley. I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one right lane closed eastbound between McDonnell and Lindbergh. Route 100, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., one lane closed westbound from Big Bend to Brentwood Blvd. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Brentwood Blvd. to Big Bend. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., one lane closed westbound from Lindbergh to Woodlawn. Route 180, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed in either direction in various locations from I-170 to Lindbergh. Route 340, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Spoede to Old Olive Road. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Route K to Lake St. Louis Blvd. (Bryan Road ramps). Route 67, Jefferson County, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed northbound from Joachim Creek Bridge to Wall Street. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed northbound and southbound at Route 110. Route 185, Franklin County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed from I-44 to Hawthorne Lane. Wednesday, December 1 I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Old Halls Ferry Road to Hanley. I-270, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one right lane closed eastbound between McDonnell and Lindbergh. Route 100, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., one lane closed westbound from Big Bend to Brentwood Blvd. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Brentwood Blvd. to Big Bend. Route 180, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed in either direction in various locations from I-170 to Lindbergh. Route 340, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., one lane closed eastbound from Spoede to Old Olive Road. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound from Route K to Lake St. Louis Blvd. (Bryan Road ramps). Route 67, Jefferson County, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed northbound from Joachim Creek Bridge to Wall Street. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed northbound and southbound at Route 110. Route 185, Franklin County, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed from I-44 to Hawthorne Lane. Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:14 https://www.modot.org/node/24710 24710 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:45:03 +0000 Route CC in Ozark County to CLOSE for Culvert Replacement marissa.robey Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:45 WILLOW SPRINGS - Route CC in Ozark County will be CLOSED as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert under the roadway. The road will be CLOSED from Route 181, west to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting, the road will be CLOSED on Monday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Motorists are urged to seek and alternate route. Road will be open to local traffic only. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast. ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:46 https://www.modot.org/node/24709 24709 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:42:42 +0000 Route AB in New Madrid County Closed for Pavement Repairs marissa.robey Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:42 SIKESTON—Route AB in New Madrid County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route WW to County Road 405. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast. ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:43 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1295 http://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1295 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:12:47 +0000 A lawmaker with decades of experience in law enforcement plans to file more legislation meant to help victims of domestic violence in ways he wished he could have during his career. Representative Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) said in his career, including as Joplin’s Police Chief, he was often frustrated at seeing how abusers used … Continue reading "Lawmaker to continue focus on domestic violence issues" https://www.senate.mo.gov/this-date-in-missouri-senate-history-nov-24-1838/ https://www.senate.mo.gov/?p=65794 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:01:38 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Nov. 24, 1838, the fifth day of the 10th General Assembly. https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-embark-third-trade-mission-travel-israel-and-greece-promote 7846 at https://governor.mo.gov Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:01:00 +0000 Governor Parson to Embark on Third Trade Mission, Travel to Israel and Greece to Promote Missouri as Ideal Business Location johnathan.shiflett Tue, 11/23/2021 - 16:01 November 23, 2021 Jefferson City From December 2 - 11, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Israel and Greece for a third international Trade Mission. Israel and Greece are key trade partners for Missouri, with nearly $54 million and more than $12 million in exports in 2020, respectively. Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade. “As Governor, I look forward to meeting with our partners in Israel and Greece to strengthen relationships and broaden our state’s global trade opportunities,” Governor Parson said. “Countries around the world already purchase billions of dollars in Missouri-made products each year. We're thrilled to again represent our state to international officials and companies while promoting Missouri as an ideal business location.” The Trade Mission will include stops in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel, as well as Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece, to meet with government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to promote Missouri as an ideal destination for business investment and expansion. Governor Parson will meet with company representatives that have existing relationships in Missouri to thank them for their investment in the state and companies without a presence in Missouri to encourage them to consider Missouri for future investments. The nearly $66 million in goods exported to Israel and Greece in 2020 shows the importance of international trade to the state’s economic success. Among the goods exported to Israel, cars and trucks were among those in highest demand. Chemicals and machinery ranked highly among exports to Greece. Israel Highlights Governor Parson will take part in an ag-tech roundtable discussion in Tel Aviv alongside GlobalSTL, a premier Missouri organization that aims to recruit high-growth international companies with the goal of establishing headquarters in St. Louis. Key industries of focus include agriculture and plant science, medical and human health, cyber security, financial technology, and food and nutrition. Meetings scheduled include SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), and the Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Ratney of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Governor Parson will also receive economic briefings from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy Israeli Country team. Greece Highlights Meetings scheduled include Geoffrey R. Pyatt, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Greece), agricultural startups in Greece, and the U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki, Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) K. Lee. Governor Parson will also be a keynote speaker at the Greek Economic Summit and take part in a business roundtable discussion hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce to engage with Greek CEOs in the northern region of Thessaloniki. The Trade Mission is funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit organization. For updates on the trip, follow @GovMikeParson on Facebook and @GovParsonMO on Twitter.