By BRENT MARTIN
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says the state economy is strong and poised to gain even more momentum.
Parson says the economic signs are all positive as the state legislature begins a new session at the state Capitol in Jefferson City.
“I think our numbers, when you still look at our unemployment numbers, when you look at our revenues, when you look at the jobs. I think we’ve created, probably this year (2023) so far, somewhere over 30,000 new jobs, not replacement jobs, but new jobs; $3 billion in new businesses coming to our state,” Parson tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post in an interview. “We’re doing a lot of right things to be able to be recognized anymore where are people wanting to come here.”
Parson says an investment in infrastructure has been the key.
“And needless to say, I think when you look at I-70, when you look at the airports, when you look at the river ports, when you look at the rail, we’re just doing a lot of things that’s never been done before in our state. And people are starting to notice that,” Parson says. “It’s a good thing for all parts of the state when those things are happening.”
Parson, a Republican, is wrapping his term as governor.
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