Gov. Mike Parson on Jan. 11 is sworn in after defeating state Auditor Nicole Galloway at the polls in November. It’s the first elected term as governor for Parson, who took over in 2018 after the abrupt resignation of former Gov. Eric Greitens. Parson was sworn in by Judge Sarah Castle, who represents the 16th judicial circuit in Jackson County. In Jefferson City, Springfield-area resident Scott Fitzpatrick also was sworn in as treasurer.
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INAUGURATION DAY
The Missouri State University Chorale performs during the inauguration ceremony in Jefferson City. Conducted by Cameron LaBarr, the group performed American folk song, “Beautiful Morning.”
The first of two planned expansion efforts by Springfield Brewing Co. launched in Rogersville; Legal Services of Southern Missouri relocated; and a new Springfield Fire Department station opened.