State of Missouri

Final call - don't miss your opportunity to nominate leaders in disability inclusion and youth leadership for the Governor's Council on Disability's 2020 Inclus...ion and Youth Leadership awards. The nomination deadline is just one week away. Nominate now at https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/inclwin.htm - Inclusion Award https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/youthleadershipaward.htm - Youth Leadership Award See more

Snow and cold temperatures are making their way into the central and eastern parts of the state. Stay safe and avoid travel this afternoon and evening if possible. Check the Traveler Information Map for the latest road conditions: http://traveler.modot.org/map/

In celebration of The Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl I have ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red. The dome will light up red at su...nset each day until Monday, February 8. We couldn’t be more excited for the Chiefs to return to the Super Bowl, especially after a challenging year for our state. The Chiefs have played an important role not just in Kansas City and Missouri but throughout the history of football. Our sports teams unite us as fans and provide an outlet of relief during times of struggle, and we are proud to have the Chiefs represent the great state of Missouri at the Super Bowl once again.

FREE COVID-19 Testing continues this week in Columbia, Branson, St. Louis City, Cape Girardeau, and Jackson County. Find more information and register at: DoINeedACOVID19Test.com

Thursday briefing regarding COVID-19

Wednesday Briefing Regarding COVID-19

If you were planning to stay home in the event of zombies coming to your area, you should probably also plan to stay home when you don’t feel well.

The Missouri State Public Defender mission is to ensure that indigent citizens are afforded their right to zealous legal representation. All staff are a critica...l part of fulfilling this mission and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are seeking to hire an Office Support Assistant to pro- vide administrative support for the Columbia Director's Office. Duties include closing cases, processing the transfer and retrieval of records, and releasing client files. This individual will also serves as receptionist and is responsible for handling incoming calls, processing outgoing mail, shipping packages, and performing other administrative duties as assigned. See more

ICYMI: Congratulations to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Karen Harbert on being named the State Employee of the Month for October. Karen was recognized for her work on the data collection system tracking COVID-19 cases. #WeServeMO

In April, the CDC began communicating with our Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Immunizations regarding early COVID-19 vaccine planni...ng efforts, and multi-agency planning began in July. In August, a larger group of more than 75 State team members, 10 Missouri National Guard, and 50 federal and local partners began working together to develop Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine response plan. Learn more: https://governor.mo.gov//governor-parson-announces-complet

Please be sure to like and visit MO Careers for information on upcoming job opportunities. #WeServeMO

There are still sites around Missouri where you can get a free COVID-19 test as part of ongoing Community Testing. Find the site nearest you and register at: health.mo.gov/communitytest

Thursday Briefing Regarding COVID-19

Here’s a seasonal reminder since it’s getting dark sooner: The Missouri Capitol Police team provides escorts to your car for anyone who is working late in the Capitol Complex and would like one. Just call 573-751-2541. Stay safe and healthy!

Today, #MOLeadershipAcademy was able to enjoy this beautiful weather and take a tour of Rock Bridge State Park thanks to Missouri State Parks and Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Highlights included visiting the Devils Icebox, Hogs Graveyard Sinkhole, and the Grassland. So much work goes into preserving these beautiful natural landscapes! Please visit https://mostateparks.com/ to learn more about our amazing park system. #WeServeMO

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day, I ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Governor’s Mansion to shine purple from sunset to sunrise. ...Teresa and I know that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be difficult for many families. This is a devastating disease, and it is important to spread awareness and remember that there is still much work to be done to find a cure! See more

Free COVID-19 community testing events continue throughout the state this week. Seefor more information.