Missouri Gov. Mike Parson shakes hands with some Department of Agriculture employees Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after he presented a proclamation celebrating National Agriculture Week. (Julie Smith/News Tribune photo)
Gov. Mike Parson wants additional pay increases for state employees, he told Missouri Department of Agriculture staff Tuesday.
"You've received a 20 percent pay increase in the time I've been here, and we aren't done yet," Parson said to a round of applause.
