This Week at the Capitol
Governor Kehoe Acts on Redistricting, Nutrition, and Immigration Support
Governor Kehoe signed the Missouri First Map into law over the weekend. The new congressional map was approved by Missouri legislators in their recent special session. You may find additional information about the map here.
On Monday, Governor Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services announced that Missouri has submitted a waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to alter the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to refocus the program and support the purchase of healthy foods. Read the press release here.
The Governor announced Tuesday that he has authorized the Missouri National Guard to assist with administrative, clerical and logistical duties at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities within in Missouri. Click here for the press release.