First let me say were deeply troubled by the tragic death of george floyd here in most. There were many deaths that took place in missouriened across the nation over the weekend. What happened to him was very wrong. And it is fill it has filled americans everywhere with sadness, grief, and anger. Were also saddened by the acts of violence that have transpired across our state and our nation in response to this event. Citizens have every right to peacefully assemble and protest. And we support those who are calling for justice and peace. However, an element that seized on these Peaceful Demonstrations to commit violence acts and endanger the lives of citizens and bring destruction to our communities. This violence not only threatens public safety, it drowns out the voices of the peaceful demonstrators calling for justice and working to improve our nation. On saturday, i signed an executive order activating the Missouri National guard to assist local authorities at their request. At this time we are taking a proactive approach to protect the people of this state. The National Guard and Highway Patrol stand ready to assist if needed. And i want to thank our Law Enforcement officers across missouri for their efforts this weekend to maintain order and peace. We support Peaceful Protesters and we are committed to protecting the lawful exercise of these rights. But violence and destruction will never be the answer. It does not help us achieve justice or peace. Instead, it terrorizes innocent people and families, destroy ours communities, and creates more anger and pain. Every citizen deserves to be safe and protected. And to change things we must not tear each other down but stand together peacefully. However it goes without saying that covid19 has had a severe impact on our anticipated economic growth. This is truly unlike anything we have ever experienced before. We are now expecting significant revenue declines. Some of which may be larger than those experienced during the great recession. Just to put things into perspective, missouri saw a decline of over 300,000 jobs between march and april alone. A decline of over 10 . Our unemployment rate, which has been a near historic lows for much of my administration, rose rom 3. 9 to 9. 7 in april. We could have never imagined that this is where we would be today. But weve had to face the reality of the situation an make some extremely difficult decisions regarding our state budget. We have already withheld over 220 million due to budget concerns resulting from covid19. In addition to these restrictions, we will be restricting another 209 million by the end of june. These restrictions include the office of administration. The department of corrections. The department of health and senior services. The department of social services. The department of Higher Education and work force development. And the department of elementary and secondary education. Of this round of restrictions, over 41 million in general revenue will be withheld from the department of Higher Education and work force development. Over 131 million will be restricted including 123 million from the Foundation Formula. Fully funded, the Foundation Formula is over 3. 5 billion. In order to make it as fair as possible, i have waived the hold harmless statute. The waiver of this statute means hold harmless districts are not exempt from these with holdings. All local education agencies including Charter Schools will in this roportionate budget shortfall. I have always been a strong supporter of education. These were extremely difficult decisions i never thought i would have to make in just a few months. During my legislative career, i have constantly consistently voted for fully funding education budgets. As governor, i have proposed budgets that fully funded education. And before covid19, one of our priorities for this year was to start looking at ways to increase teacher pay. As difficult as these decision decisions are, were experiencing an uns predened economic downturn which means we are having to make unprecedented adjustments to our budget. We have had numerous conversations with the state board of education, superintendents, and administrations to keep them as informed as possible throughout the covid19 crisis. And it is important to make these decisions now so School Districts can adjust before next years school year. Our intent is to withhold now and avoid withholds once school begins. In the short term, we will be able to subsidize 187 million in federal funds distributed as title i dollars to help a majority of our School Districts. Today, the commissioner is here to talk more about these funds. Ill let her talk a little bit and explain that. Margie . Thank you, governor. Good afternoon. While news about budget restrictions is never easy to hear, we appreciate the leadership of Governor Parson and his team who have worked thoughtfully through this process and efforts to help educators prepare for tight budgets and tough decisions. The likes of which many Missouri School leaders have yet to experience in their careers. With the timing of these budget shortfalls, the majority of todays reductions will be reflected in our june payment to schools. Which is our final payment of this fiscal year. At the full funding level, our department of elementary and secondary education would have distributed about 315 million to Missouri Schools in june. With these restrictions, our june payment to schools will be reduced to 193 million, a 39 decrease for the month. While schools are facing over 131 million in budget restriction this is month there is some relief coming. Missouri schools are set to receive as the governor just mentioned 187 million through the cares act and the elementary and secondary School Emergency relief fund. Nearly half of missouris districts and Charter Schools have applied for these funds and as of today nearly 100 districts and charters have received about 16 million of those funds. Our Team Continues to distribute these dollars as quickly as we can, knowing how important this supplemental funding is during these uncertain times. Now while these dollars are distributed like title i funds, they do not have the same kinds of restrictions. Instead school lead verse great flexibility with these funds and can use those dollars for any covid related expenses dating back to march 13. Theres a wide range of allowable uses of these funds. They can be used to reimburse schools for costs incurred for things Like Technology and hot spots needed for remote teaching and learning. Delivering meals and schoolwork to stynes homes. And even to pay staff members. We have guidance and a list of frequently asked questions on our cares act page. We are embarking upon historic budget shortfalls an remain hopeful that they are temporary as our economy begins to recover. To our missouri families, we will continue to educate our children. The cost of not doing so is too great. The impact of these cuts may look different in each School Across our state, and services may need to be adjusted. But we will educate and care for our children. To our Missouri School teachers and leaders, yes, our jobs continue to get harder. As i have said in each of these briefings throughout this pandemic, you have inspired me and so many around you. Prior to this pandemic, we were discussing the need tole vate the teaching profession. Fast forward through these past couple of months and i doubt that there are many people who do not recognize the importance of good teachers and leaders. Our communities continue to count on you in so many ways. And to our business and community partners, we look forward to working with you in rebuilding our economy and we know how crucial a skilled and educated work force is in that effort. It is imperative that we continue to improve lives through education. Our Society Depends upon it. So thank you Governor Parson and every education stake holder in missouri. We are all in this together and e thank you. Gov. Parson margie, thank you very much. One of the things, zombings ra will be up here to talk from the Higher Education side of it. One of the things that i thought was so important once we realized what we were going to have to do is share that with the commission, with the educators around the state work the higher ed community. The one thing i learned a long time ago, youre much better off being upfront, telling people the truth and make sure they know how to prepare for it instead of walking in here and say, we are making cuts and they find out about it at a press briefing. We have to prepare for these things, thats why we wanted to make sure they were aware this was coming and make sure they could make those preparations. Zora, do you want to talk on the Higher Education side of it . Good afternoon, im zora mulligan, i lead the Missouri Department of Higher Education and work force development. The expenditure restrictions will constitute a significant hardship for colleges and universities around the state. The amount restricted today equates to the june payment that institutions would have receive and its 100 of the june payment. Amount significant after restrictions announced earlier in the year. It will have a challenging impact on our institutions. It represents a tremendous test for the leaders of our institutions around the state. It is likely impact Student Services and the Students Experience as well as that of faculty and staff. The impact of these tests will loo cuts will look different on different campuses arn the state its hard to make judgments about how theyll affect students and institutions but one thing that will be uniform is an unflagging commitment to the principle that education changes lives and that its our job as educators in the Higher Education space to make sure that continues to be available to the students we serve. Weve been very excited to partner with several other state departments throughout State Governments to begin to develop a set of set of strategies to help citizens become economically resilient. Higher session a very, very important part of that thats true whether youre thinking about a shortterm certificate you can earn with support of of federal job training funds, or an Associates Associates degree or bachelors degree you can earn during fast track. There are lots of opportunities to grow during these times though its a time of unparalleled challenge. We have been working to hard to work with missourians about the importance of standing with us. We hear about gap years. My advice to any student or family out there is make a plan and stick wit. If your plan looks different than it did this time last year, continuing to invest in yourself through higher session one that pays off in the long term. We also have been working very closely with the Governors Office and others throughout State Government to help understand the ways that federal funds can help mitigate some of the difficulties that are represented in the state budget discussed today. So when we look at ways that the Coronavirus Relief fund might be able to support schools an their ability to open safely and effectively in the fall or how the Governors Education Emergency Relief Fund can serve a similar purpose im grateful to the governor and his team for being open to those conferrings because while we all understand the difficult situation were in with general revenue we also understand how important it will be to be thoughtful in how we apply other funds that are available. So ill be happy im happy to see everybody, i think there are Closing Remarks and if you have questions for me im happy to answer them at the end. Thank you. Gov. Parson both the commissioner will be here to answer questions if you have here and dr. Williams is also here to answer any questions you might have on the covid19 or the toasting. One of the things to finish up before i go to the conclusion, one thing thats such a key, why were so focused on getting the economy back, getting businesses back open, to sema kind of effect it has, to get people the quicker we get people become to work and get the economy back we can start adjusting. Its going to take us a while to get there. I believe the recovery will come quicker than maybe some recessions weve been through before but weve got to get people back to work and reopen businesses. Even with everything going on around us, covid19, the economy, civil unrest, we must keep pushing forward. The state has been through tough times before. And we will get through this by working together for a Better Future for our families and for future generations. Please remember, be safe. E smart. Be smart. Be responsible. Thank you. God bless missouri. God bless the United States of america. Kelly . Reporter can you give us a sense on a daytoday level what the large School Districts or even a smaller one might expect from tremendous cuts . People laid off . Services for students cut . Things like that . I wish i could. But its clear this is ging to impact every district a little bit differently. There are a few things to consider. Some districts count on state dollars more heavily than others. Cares funds are distributed differently. Districts will see those in other ways. Certain districts have Fund Balances that may vary from district to district. So again, this will rest with local decisions, making those really, really hard decisions. By no means do i want to minimize what a challenge that will be for our School Leaders and we thank them for doing it. Reporter thank you. Reporter hi, doctor. M sorry, i didnt quite hear the briefing, but did you say anything about how this is going to when talking to education officials, have they indicated, are you keeping trk of how this is going to impact jobs . Whether thats teachers or other staff . Are you keeping track of that . Before today and moving forward . This o not have that at point in time. Every district will have to look at the situation a little differently and well be able to tell you that several months from now but not yet. Reporter all right, thanks. Some were saying Summer School, do you have information as far as how thats looking enrollment wise . Weve had a couple of districts who have started their Summer School. Some have elected to postpone Summer School. Some talked about canceling Summer School. Some have doing facetoface. Some are doing Remote Learning again. Very, very mixed out there enrollments are shifting as we speak. Reporter thank you. Any further questions you might have . Reporter ill ask the same question about Summer School enrollment, do you know what its liking looking like statewide . I dont have a number statewide. The numbers are continuing to bounce. Students and families make decisions about summer and fall. So i think its going to be a while before we have the information for most schools enrollment for Summer School is closed until later in june. Well know more and ill be happy to follow up. Reporter could you please explain how federal funding for Higher Education and school is going to mitigate some general revenue cuts, if at all . Higher education generally does not receive funding directly from the federal government but the cares act does contain some provisions that could be used to provide relief to Higher Education institutions. One option is the Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund which the governor will use for both k12 and higher ed. From our perspective, its the least restrictive pot of money that could be used for challenges Higher Education institutions are facing. One note i think is worth remembering is that though both Higher Education and k12 institutions receive money through the cares act, half the money that Higher Education institutions receive had to pass through directly to students and couldnt be used at all for institution purposes. What remains had to be used for restricted purposes that were important in meeting the shortterm crisis prevented by the coronavirus but it specifically does specifically could not be used for staff theres been a little bit of a challenge at institutions there. Another potential way the cares act and the relief fund might help educational institutions is meeting the financial needs received directly by institutions. A lot of the money went for shortterm emergencies. Hot spots, laptops. This will be a longer opportunity to think about campus infrastructure which is really isnt sufficient for online learning. And there might be ways in which his funds will support the institutions. Eporter is there funding that it will provide . The state has received a significant at of money. Higher ed have receive that. Unless theres a bailout package which, i dont know anything about which would with specific purpose grants. We want to make sure we meet students needs during this unprecedented and challenging time. Thank you. Good afternoon, dr. Williams, have there been any other cases of covid19 connect to the lake of the ozark case of the individual who tested positive that was there . Not that im aware of. Reporter is there any message you have as demonstrations take place and you see people gathering, are there any concerns about spreading covid19 in those situations . There is. Again, our Mission Every day is to protect health and to keep people safe. Obviously, covid19, one thing weve known all along is that you get Community Transmission when a large group of people get together. And so it makes us very concerned as you see large groups gathering that arent either social distancing and if theyre not social distancing wearing masks. There are lots of ways to keep people safe and during an issue like we have with covid19 thats another issue thats very important to us. Hi, dr. Williams. So fort letterwood completed match testing and found 50 soldiers or trainees contracted the virus. Im curious if youre aware of any other bases here in missouri that are going to be doing the same sort of thing or have they . Im unaware of that, if they are doing that. Ok. Thank you. Go ahead. Governor parson, there were protests all over the state this weekend, so what message what wider message do you think that the protestors have for you . And is there anything that you hink you could do to further their cause . Governor , i parson when weve been up there for groups like Better Family life things that were trying to do for the Africanamerican Community up there through education, through job training, some significant resources weve been trying to put in those areas. But look, there are two different things. I want to make sure i get clear before we start going down the road. There are protestors and then there is criminal activity. There are two different things. You know, when you see protestors talking about things and theyre together lawfully doing things they should, then then i think what their cause is what they represent what theyre trying to change, i get it, i understand. I totally do. When it gets dark and you get these people committing criminal acts, i dont have much tolerance for that. Reporter i guess what im is asking is what message do you think the protestors are trying to convey . Governor parson equality to blacks americans to say theyre being targetted by police. Thats the message theyre trying to say more than other people. And i think one, you have have to get the information in front of you to see whats causing that and what adjustments can be made. At the end of the day, thats what they would like to see done. Theyre getting their point across by doing this. Its unfortunate that people are taking advantage of that situation committing criminal acts for the people who are trying to do it for the right reasons. Reporter can you tell us what guidance youve given Law Enforcement and Capital Police and the National Guard on when to begin detaining people if things do take a violent turn tonight . Governor parson first of all, ive got all the confidence in general compton and his troops. Theyre well aware of the situation. Theyve been through this before, most of them are seasoned veterans. Thats their judgment call. Again, weve reached out to the mayors over the weekend, the chiefs of police, been in contact with county executives all weekend over the state and different areas making sure we were there to help if they need ed help. When i said earlier, my remarks, i want to make sure the patrol is ready, were ready to respond. And it was important for me to get the National Guard ready. One thats got experience in the mill tir and one thats been in Law Enforcement for a long time. You can never be prepared enough for situations of chaos. Reporter governor, crystal kind of touched on my question. But i think its important to hear from you not only as a governor but former law firm. Do you feel there is a systemic problem associated with police and for instance . Governor parson yeah, you know what let me just say this, its a pretty broad question what youre asking there. But let me say this about Law Enforcement because i dont like pitting one thing against the other. 99 of the Law Enforcement officers are doing what theyre supposed to be doing. Is there bad actors out there . Yes. There always have been. Just like any other profession. Sometimes youll get people that take advantage of an oath that they should have never took advantage of. But thats up to us to clean it up. And when i say us, i mean Law Enforcement and i mean public needs to clean up bad actors on that, you know . We need to be able to make sure were there both partys that would be the Africanamerican Community with the Law Enforcement figure out solutions to this. And you know, we can see its a troubling time for our country. But you know, i do believe when the right people get at the right table, decisions can be made, changes can be made in this country. And if you look back at our history of this country, thats exactly what happened, exactly what happened. But this is something none of us have ever seen before with the violence thats behind this. And when i want to say organized violence for these criminal activities this doesnt have anything to do with protests. Governor, what would you say to protestors taking to the streets . Whats your message to them . Governor parson if they want to do it in a lawful manner, theyre fine to come here. Were going to run business as much as i can normal here is what im going to do. I mean, whether its the coronavirus, whether its civil unrest, you know, were going to go to work every day. Were going to go to work and prepare for the state of missouri make sure people are protected. Theyre going to have every right to protest if theyre lawful. Reporter is there any concern that a curfew should be imposed uesday could impact elections . Governor parson , i know some cities have them, some dont. I dont know what adjustments theyll make for tomorrows elections. I dont know. Theres a lot of jurisdictions out there. Right no, now, i know kansas city, st. Louis, some parts of the city have curfews. I hope it doesnt. Hopefully people can get out and they can go vote tomorrow. Reporter missouri has been reporting data on police stops for the past two decades and it continuously shows pretty significant disparities in Police Pulling over black drivers at a disproportionate rate compared to other drivers. One of the tools that the State Government has is to reduce funding for though local municipalities where there are significant problems. So do you want to reduce funding to places where theres particular issues . And if not, what is your plan for after two decades finally reducing the disparities in police stops . Yeah, think i think the reason the data from the attorney generals office, thats what youre talking about . Yeah, we have to look at the entire data, where does this happen versus other agencies across the state. And to give you an example of that, lets say youre in Rural Missouri where theres not much of an africanamerican population. You can do two or three car stops and that percentages really change and its not an accurate indication of what you might be if youre in st. Louis or kansas city on a daily basis. You have to look at the population and then you have to look everything into that and where is that happening . But it is a good tool. And something we should all look at to figure out why is that happening . But a lot of moving parts to that just to have a statistical number without knowing all the background to where that is. Depends where youre at, whether youre in the city or Rural Missouri and how that comes out. Theres a lot of information on that. But do you plan to restrict funding from particular municipalities . And what is your plan to address overall disparitys that are shown in the statewide disparitys . Yeah, i think its what you do as governor. You go to the africanamerican communities and figure out how you can help and how do you do a longterm fix to Something Like that. You know, im going to go back to what i originally said. If you really want to change society, if you really want to change things, its not another government program. Youre going to have to figure out how do you take the youth of today and prepare them for when they become adults . And thats going to come through education, which you have to make sure everyone has that proper education and that ability to get a job or training to get out of some of the situations youre in today. But you to break the cycle. But im talking about disparities in police sorry, but i dont think you answered my question. Ill follow up with what summer said. Do you have any tangible programs that youre looking at right now to address what she was talking about . Disparities and Police Pulling over black people more than white people. Governor parson im not sure what kind of program youre asking for, what youre wanting. Each Law Enforcement agency has their own funding and counties. I dont know what youre asking when i have a plan for that. If youre saying what is the state going to do yes. Governor parson on the local level . What i had mentioned is the state has the tools and the law to restrict funding to particular agencies if there are major problems Governor Parson why dont you refer to the funding because i dont understand what funding am i going to with hold from what funding . You asked me the question. Im asking you. What funding do i have the ability to hold for a city or county . The State Government has the ability to with hold state funding to local governments if their Police Departments have massive disparities and arrests. Governor parson if youre giving them funding. Were not what funding are you talking about . Thats what im trying to ask you. E you talking about victims money . The prosecutor assistance money . Drug courts that were providing for the citys . What fundings are you talking about . I believe included in the 2000 law that started requiring the vehicle stop data. Had mechanisms if those had e disparities. I know the state can with hold funding from local governments if there are problem. Governor parson we have to see which cities youre referring to and how that would take effect and who is developing that formula. Im not if sure how youre artsing all the funding or which funding youre specifically talking about. I dont know if its court fines youre talking about. I dont know what Funding Source youre exactly talking about. Quick question, governor. Were you on the call today with President Trump . Governor parson i was. He today dealing with these protestsriots. What did you take that to mean . Governor parson first of all, he didnt say that. Lets make that correction right off the bat. What he said hi wasnt talking about protestors. He was talking about the criminal element of people breaking into businesses is what he was referring to there. I know theres been a lot of hype on there since that took place. Thats what hes talking about. He said that people needed to take the action, the resources they need to stop the looting and breaking into private business, stealing, throwing rocks at Police Officers, shooting people, all this is what he was referring to. He wasnt talking about law abiding protestors. Thats was never what he was saying about that. What did you feel about the weak statement . Do you feel pretty good . Governor parson i most certainly do. Everything he was talking about activating the guard, weve already done. Having the Highway Patrol to assist, weve already done all those things. Look, ive got enough experience in my career with the gray hair that i have, you dont start trying to get prepare for the riot after the riot has taken place. When you start seeing things like that happen, you need to prepare in advance. And thats what he was talking about. One more question. Reporter governor, you mentioned that great things happen when people come together at a table. So i was wondering are you actively planning any is itdown conversations with members of the africanamerican throughout the state to discuss Governor Parson theres no doubt that well be talking to the Africanamerican Community. We were talking about the clergy and talking with them over the weekend. Both in st. Louis and kansas city and different people across the state whatever it was. I mean, early on, i think again we had those out reaches there not knowing it was going to be a civil disturbance but we built up those relationships since ive been governor for this day when you could be able to communicate your message and say, ok, what is it that we need to be doing better . And a lot of things weve learned that i have from governors things that we can do better. And we were headed down that road when it comes to training, bringing healthcare to some of those communities. You know, for me, ive heard a lot of politicians make a lot of political speeches saying im going to do this, im going to do that. But you know what, i went there, i went on their turf. I tried to make contact with people and say, ok, what is it that you really need and what is it that i can really deliver . Thats how weve had a relationship after i started. After all of this, well be meeting with leaders and maybe before, i dont know. But right now, weve got to find a common ground. We have to figure out how do we change the future of this state and to the most part how do we change the future of this country because the path were going right now is not a win pass for any of us. Its not a winnable pass for any of us thank you very much. Thank you. 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Certain eastern eastern on cspan. The governors testified before congress the to the coronavirus pandemic. Thats followed by a hearing on the drug administrations process. U. S. N at 10 00 the senate. A new position created by the cares act to oversee covid19 relief funding. And at 10 00 a. M. , the Senate Judiciary committee hold as hear on efforts to keep Prison Inmates safe during the coronavirus. Then in the afternoon, a subcommittee examines the efficacy of the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act which takes down notice and takedown procedures for website hosts. Cspan has unfiltered coverage of congress, the white house, the Supreme Court and Public Policy events from the president ial primaries through the impeachment process, and now the federal response to the coronavirus. You can watch all of cspans Public Affairs programming on television, online, or listen on our free radio app and be part of the National Conversation through cspans daily Washington Journal Program or through our social media feeds. Cspan, created by americas Television Companies as a Public Service and brought to you today by your television provider. President trump held a Conference Call with governors to discuss the protest and riots that are happening around the u. S. And what they should be doing in response. Heres a brief exchange during the call between the president and illinois governor j. B. Pritzker. Thank you. I wanted to keep this moment, i cant let it pass and say that ive been extraordinary concerned about the rhetoric thats been used by you. Its been inflammatory and its r to kill that Office George floyd to de. We have to have Police Reform called forful we called our police for. We called our police. But the rhetoric from the white house is making it worse. I need to say that people are feeling real pain out there, that weve got to have National Leadership in calling for calm and making sure the legitimate peaceful protestors. That will help us. President trump well, thank you very much, j. B. I dont like your rhetoric and i watched it during the coronavirus. I think you could have done a much better job, frankly. But thats ok. We dont agree with each other. S far as the with respect to officer floyd, ive spoken about it with great compassion. And i think its a horrible thing that happened. And ive called it out on numerous occasions and numerous speeches. I even spoke about it at our late rocket launch. I covered before i covered the rocket. We just sent out a billion dollar rocket and before i spoke about the rocket, after the rocket launch, i spoke about officer i spoke as to what happened with respect to mr. Floyd. I thought it was a disgrace. I thought what happened was a disgrace. But i spoke about it probably as long as i did about the rocket itself. And those Police Officers what they did including the three of them that stood there and watched and maybe even participated, the whole world was was disgraced by it. Thats just our country and the whole world was watching. Nobody can tell me i havent spoken about it. Ive spoken about it at great length. But i have to speak about law and order. We need law and order in our country. If we dont have law and order we dont have a country. So we need law and order. Ok. Hos next . Governor pritzker gave an update to his states response at a news conservatives in chicago. While taking questions, the governor was asked about the exchange with President Trump ver the phone. Governor pritzker good afternoon im here with brigadier jenrry charde neiley and Illinois StatePolice Lieutenant colonel david burn and margaret mcgreel to provide an update for our state support for communities across illinois. Yesterday into today,