Perspective

Governor Kehoe and DESE kick off the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force

Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) kicked off the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force this afternoon in Jefferson City. Per Governor Kehoe’s Executive Order 25-14, the Task Force is charged with reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school funding model and providing a final report to the Governor by December 1, 2026. The report will include up to three alternative recommendations or components of the recommended model, as well as a summary of stakeholder feedback garnered through the Task Force’s work.

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Following Treasurer Malek’s push, Vanguard files first-ever Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek receives international recognition for his role in prompting a significant shift in global investment strategy. Following months of direct engagement between the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office and Vanguard—the world’s second-largest investment firm—the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its first-ever Emerging Markets fund that deliberately excludes Chinese equities.

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Farewell to Kit Bond — A True Missouri Statesman

Missouri has lost one of its most devoted sons. Christopher “Kit” Bond — a leader of uncommon humility, vision, and resolve — was honored this week in the Capitol he served so faithfully. I was privileged to attend his memorial service and join Missourians in celebrating a life defined by public service. Senator Bond passed away at 86, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations.

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