by Alisa Nelson | Oct 2, 2020 | Health / Medicine, Military, News, Politics / Govt
Gov. Mike Parson is ordering an external review of Missouri’s seven Veterans Homes to determine if their efforts go far enough to combat COVID-19. The move follows a briefing Thursday with the governor that he says “raised concerns” about how well the homes are...
by Alisa Nelson | Jul 27, 2020 | News
The Missouri Veterans Commission has a new executive director. Commissioners have unanimously selected Paul Kirchhoff to replace Grace Link, who retired in May. Kirchhoff, originally from mid Missouri’s California, worked as special assistant to Link prior to his...
by Mike Lear | Jan 16, 2012 | News, Politics / Govt
Members of the House Appropriations Committee on Public Safety and Corrections are looking for ways to get more money to the state’s veterans homes. Chairman Chris Kelly (D-Columbia) says over the years, some of the funds that used to go to those homes has been...
by admin | Nov 11, 2009 | Military
A labor union representing caregivers at Missouri’s Veterans Homes claims the health of veterans is being put at risk by what the union considers a bad policy. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) alleges the administration...
