Politics & Government

Parson Weighs Special Session To Respond To Biden COVID Plan

"I don't plan on letting that happen in Missouri," Parson said of the mandate-or-testing proposals.

September 10, 2021

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is considering calling a special legislative session to challenge President Joe Biden's plan to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for many workers.

Find out what's happening in St. Louisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Parson told the Kansas City Star in an interview Friday that Missouri will oppose the White House initiative on β€œmultiple fronts.” He didn't elaborate but left open the possibility of a special session.

β€œI don’t plan on letting that happen in Missouri,” Parson said of the mandate-or-testing proposals. β€œI think the president is totally wrong on the policy he’s setting forth.”

Find out what's happening in St. Louisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.