State of the State Address
Gov. Mike Kehoe greeted Missourians with his first State of the State address Tuesday, highlighting public safety, child care and education.The governor also assured the Missouri General Assembly that he plans to eliminate the personal state income tax incrementally over the coming years.
Freshman Rep. John Martin experiences his first State of the State Address. Martin, a Republican, proudly represents part of Boone County (District 44) in the Missouri House of Representatives.
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From left, Representative John Martin, University of Missouri System president Mun Choi and Dusty Schnieders meet to discuss funding for the university on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Martin is from Centralia and has four children with his wife, Lisa. Three of the four children are alumni of the University of Missouri
The Missouri General Assembly and spectators watch the State of the State address Tuesday at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Kehoe focused on the economy and education in his speech.
Representative John Martin looks up towards the balcony as Governor Kehoe acknowledges the general audience on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm with Governor Kehoe. He’s going to outline a strong agenda that will focus on things like public safety and tax reform,” said Martin.
Rep. Bruce Sassmann, R-Bland, claps during Gov. Mike Kehoe’s State of the State speech Tuesday at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Kehoe focused on public safety, education and tax reform in the speech.
Portraits of Abraham Lincoln, left, and George Washington, right, can be seen through the chamber doors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. The State of the State Address ran from 3 p.m. and lasted until 4 p.m..
Members of the Missouri General Assembly listen to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s State of the State speech Tuesday at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The legislature was encouraged to wear green for the event as an ode to Kehoe’s Irish heritage and favorite color.
Computer screens are reflected in the window in one of the chamber doors Tuesday at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The computers were used to welcome representatives to the Capitol for the annual State of the State address.
Legislative Assistant, Christine Bell, left, and Representative John Martin, right, sit together during a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Martin formerly worked as a minister for 30 years. “I felt like it was time to make a change and I’ve always been interested in politics so that’s how I became involved. We need common sense leaders," Martin said.