Gov. Mike Parson addressed the challenges and opportunities facing Missouri in his Jan. 27 State of the State speech.
In his address, Parson emphasized a focus on COVID-19 and economic recovery. This included revitalizing infrastructure and transportation, as well as minimizing COVID-19 liability lawsuits for businesses. In addition, Parson voiced dedication to providing resources for MO workers to acquire the skills they need for today’s workforce, as well as jobs for the future.
“Gov. Mike Parson’s priorities for the year match up with what we are hearing from employers across the state. Businesses are ready to reopen and get Missourians back to work," CEO and president of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Daniel P. Mehan said. “[Businesses] need protection from the wave of frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits that are coming in the wake of this pandemic. Right now, Missouri employers are completely exposed to this threat.”
Mehan also supports the governor's plans for improving the state's infrastructure, and provide workforce training for a post-COVID-19 economy.
“Missouri has seen some difficult days in the past 200 years, from the Civil War and the Great Depression, women’s suffrage and civil rights, to the COVID-19 crisis and countless other hardships. But through it all, Missouri has prevailed," Parson said during his State of the State address. “It is an honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with Missourians in the arena, those who have lifted one another up and pushed one another to be better.”