Mike Parson in 2024 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Education: Don't care where Missourians are getting a quality education

Our administration and this General Assembly took the first step towards school choice for more Missouri families through our education savings account program. Whether it be public, private, charter, or Christian... we don't care where Missourians are getting a quality education just as long as they get one.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature Jan 24, 2024

On Abortion: Proud to report number of elective abortions is ZERO

Speaking of pro-life, I want to take this opportunity to highlight our historic success in Missouri's FIGHT FOR LIFE. When I came to Jefferson City, nearly 8,000 elective abortions were performed annually in Missouri. As I stand before you today...I'm proud to report that number is ZERO.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature Jan 24, 2024

On Crime: Cleared clemency backlog; only pardoned the deserving

When I became Governor, we inherited nearly 4,000 pending clemency applications. While I'm a law and order Governor, 4,000 people in limbo waiting for an answer is not how we do good business. I'm proud to announce that the clemency backlog we inherited has been totally cleared. BUT as a former sheriff, this reform did not mean we were letting people out of prisons or forgiving violent criminals, we pardoned people who deserved it, people who had truly turned their lives around.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature Jan 24, 2024

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