Scorecard: Guv Kehoe Stays Winning Missouri Special Session

With a ton of cash spread across Missouri along with help for population centers . . . This week Missouri Guv Kehoe proved that his low-key but still authoritative style is more effective than so much Jeff City braggadocio. 

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“We called legislators back to Jefferson City because the stakes were too high to wait —families and communities needed disaster relief, taxpayers deserved certainty, and critical job-saving investments were on the line," Kehoe said in signing the bills Saturday.

"Without action, thousands of Missourians would have been left without much-needed support, and the state would risk losing jobs and economic development opportunities that are key drivers for growth — not just for Kansas City, but for our entire state," he said. "These investments demonstrate that Missouri is committed to taking care of our own, staying competitive, and backing initiatives that secure long-term economic stability for our communities.”

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Kehoe signs off on $100M in St. Louis storm relief as well as stadium funding bill

The legislature met in early June for a special legislative session called by Kehoe. It took about two weeks to pass the three pieces of legislation.