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Missouri’s new Republican governor prioritizes public safety

New Governor Mike Kehoe signed six executive orders focused on public safety after his inauguration ceremony on Monday.
The 'Safer Missouri' initiative aims to reduce crime and support law enforcement through collaboration with multiple agencies.
Executive orders include 'Operation Relentless Pursuit' for regional anti-crime efforts and the Blue Shield program for law enforcement grants.
Kehoe emphasized the importance of community safety and cooperation in his inaugural address, stating his commitment to making Missouri safer.

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Straight Arrow News

Missouri’s new Republican governor prioritizes public safety

Missouri’s new Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe was inaugurated Monday, Jan. 13, taking office with a strong focus on public safety. He wasted no time in signing a series of executive orders targeting crime prevention. “Securing Missouri’s future begins with public safety,” Kehoe said during his inauguration speech. “Too many Missourians don’t feel safe and too many Missourians aren’t safe. When people are afraid for their lives and their family, they…

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Missouri's Newly Sworn-In Governor Targets Crime with Immediate Measures - Real News Now

Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri, having gained his new role, wasted no time in declaring orders directed towards addressing crime, within mere minutes of his official swearing in on Monday. This move is indicative of a widespread change in the political climate. Following a time when softer sentencing laws were the norm, a more stringent stance towards crime is returning to favour across the United States. A fresh wave of legislating is currentl…

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Missourinet

Kansas City Mayor Lucas hopes to work with Kehoe Administration on future of public safety - Missourinet

Mike Kehoe has been sworn in as Missouri’s 58th governor, and he hopes to hit the ground running on day one focusing on public safety. The theme of his address, “Securing Missouri’s Future,” spoke to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, who was in attendance for Kehoe’s inauguration. Mayor Lucas told Missourinet that he’s looking forward […]

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Kehoe signs six executive orders on first day in office

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Following an inauguration ceremony Monday, new Gov. Mike Kehoe signed six executive orders focusing on public safety. Kehoe also officially launched his "Safer Missouri" public safety initiative. "It's a really big day for Missouri and Missourians who want safer communities, and we've said for months that we were going to work very hard at putting this together and I just wanted to get some things moving as quickly a…

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Missouri governor Mike Kehoe signs executive orders aimed at addressing violent crime

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed six executive orders to combat violent crime within an hour of taking the oath of office.

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KBUR

Governor Kehoe Targets Crime with Executive Orders

Moments after taking office, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe issued six executive orders aimed at reducing crime. Measures include increasing law enforcement funding, pushing for the arrest of known criminals, training officers for federal immigration support, collecting immigration data, expediting Highway Patrol salary increases, and creating a task force to reduce repeat offenses. Kehoe vowed to “make it easier to be a cop than a criminal.” His …

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