Missouri on Track to Become ‘Model Employer State’ for Individuals with Disabilities

St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Missouri is on Track to Become a ‘Model Employer State’ for individuals living with disabilities. Governor Mike Parson announced Thursday that Missouri has been selected for a mentorship program through the U.S. Department of Labor to help achieve this goal. The Governor made the announcement during his visit to Paraquad, the leading…

Parson Plans To Shrink Missouri Economic Development Agency

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants to downsize the Department of Economic Development and move several hundred staffers to the Department of Higher Education. The Republican governor on Thursday signed executive orders for the state government reorganization. Parson says the goal is to pare back the Department of Economic Development’s responsibilities…