Kehoe sworn in as governor

Mike Kehoe was sworn in Monday as Missouri's 58th governor after being elected in November.

“My life — growing up in the inner city, moving to a small town, building businesses and operating a ranch — these experiences have taught me one thing: Missourians are more alike than we are different,” Kehoe said in his inaugural speech. “All of us want to feel safe in our homes and in our neighborhoods. We want our kids to get a quality education. We want to work hard to support our families.”

On the same day, Kehoe signed a series of executive orders designed to combat crime.

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