Governor Kehoe Expands Missouri’s Global Reach | Joplin News

Joplin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Governor Mike Kehoe’s boots are on the ground in Panama, kicking off a high-stakes four-day trade mission aimed at forging stronger ties between Missouri and Central America. Alongside top state officials—including the Adjutant General, Agriculture Director, and Economic Development head—he’s meeting with Panamanian leaders, touring the iconic Panama Canal, and reconnecting with Missouri National Guard troops stationed there. This isn’t his first international jaunt—last year he hit Paris for the Air Show—but this trip is all about expanding Missouri’s global footprint and unlocking new…