Governor of Missouri Kehoe Reflects on 2025 Achievements

Governor of Missouri Mike Kehoe Reflects on a Year of Progress and Challenges. In 2025, the Kehoe Administration demonstrated a commitment to advancing a conservative, results-driven agenda aimed at securing Missouri’s future. From strengthening public safety to modernizing education and workforce development, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri legislature worked tirelessly to deliver impactful results for the state.

“Missourians are resilient and adaptable, and they expect their government to be the same,” said Governor Kehoe. “This past year presented real challenges for our state, but I am proud of how we led and responded—by moving with purpose and common sense to deliver results that make our state safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”

Public Safety: Enforcing the Law and Protecting Communities

Public safety remained a cornerstone of Governor Kehoe’s agenda in 2025. Through collaboration with the Missouri legislature and public safety partners, the administration implemented sweeping reforms and launched targeted initiatives to protect communities and support first responders.

Key Actions in Public Safety:

  • Operation Relentless Pursuit: Strengthened intelligence-led policing, resulting in over 1,000 arrests and 1,800 warrants cleared (Executive Order 25-02).
  • Blue Shield Program: Delivered $50,000 grants to over 200 communities to bolster local law enforcement (Executive Order 25-03).
  • Immigration Enforcement: Established a 287(g) partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, empowering Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers to enforce immigration laws (Executive Order 25-04).
  • Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act: Expanded education incentives and benefits for first responders and their families (Senate Bill 71).

Economic Development: Building a Pro-Business Climate

Governor Kehoe’s administration prioritized creating a pro-business environment to attract investment, reduce costs, and foster long-term economic growth. The Missouri legislature played a pivotal role in advancing these initiatives.

Key Actions in Economic Development:

  • Historic Tax Relief: Eliminated income tax on capital gains, benefiting Missouri families (House Bill 594).
  • Reducing Red Tape: Repealed costly mandates on job creators (House Bill 597).
  • Energy Infrastructure: Strengthened Missouri’s energy systems to support economic growth (Senate Bill 4).

Agriculture: Supporting Farmers and Rural Communities

As the backbone of Missouri’s economy, agriculture remained a central focus for Governor Kehoe. His administration worked to ensure that farmers and rural communities had the resources and support they needed to thrive.

Key Actions in Agriculture:

  • Legislation for Farmers: Protected farmers’ health coverage options and strengthened rural infrastructure (Senate Bills 79 & 82).
  • Investing in Future Leaders: Provided historic funding for Missouri FFA to cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders.
  • Rural Healthcare: Secured over $216 million in federal funding for healthcare in rural areas.

Education: Preparing Missouri’s Workforce of the Future

Governor Kehoe emphasized the importance of education and workforce development to ensure Missouri’s long-term success. His administration made critical investments in school choice, career technical education, and childcare regulations.

Key Actions in Education:

  • MOScholars Program: Allocated $50 million in historic funding to expand school choice.
  • Workforce of the Future Challenge: Evaluated career technical education to strengthen the workforce pipeline (Executive Order 25-16).
  • Childcare Regulations: Improved the regulatory environment for childcare providers (Executive Order 25-15).

Government Efficiency: Delivering Results for Missourians

Governor Kehoe championed a culture of efficiency and accountability within state government, ensuring that processes were streamlined to better serve the people of Missouri.

Key Actions in Government Efficiency:

  • Administrative Rulemaking: Focused on customer service and efficiency (Executive Order 25-13).
  • Eliminating DEI Initiatives: Ensured compliance with constitutional principles of equal protection under the law (Executive Order 25-18).

Looking Ahead to 2026

As Missouri prepares for 2026, Governor Kehoe remains focused on public safety, economic growth, agriculture, education, and efficient governance. “Securing Missouri’s future means staying focused and staying accountable to the people we serve,” said Governor Kehoe. “We’re proud of what we accomplished, but we’re just getting started.”

For more insights into Missouri’s progress and policies, visit The Narrative Matters.

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