Dexter, Missouri - Governor Eric Greitens to be in Dexter on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Fire Dept located at 301 Cooper St.  He will also be in New Madrid, Poplar Bluff, and Sikeston on Saturday.

Governor Eric Greitens will gather hundreds of supporters of the Steel Mill Bill in Southeast Missouri to urge the legislature to take quick action. Governor Greitens has called a special session, starting on Monday, to fight for a steel mill and hundreds of jobs for the region.

Governor Greitens released the following statement, “The people want action, and they want results. We’re headed to southeast Missouri to fight for these jobs with the people. Together, we’re sending a message to the politicians in Jefferson City: No more excuses. We demand results. We’re encouraging everyone to come out and join us so that we can win these jobs.”

"I'm calling the legislature back to Jeff City to pass the steel mill bill to help create hundreds of jobs in Southeast Missouri. Tomorrow, I will be traveling across the region to rally support for our effort."

Times and Locations of Governor Greitens' Stops:

New Madrid - 10am
Noranda Plant
391 St Jude Industrial Park Hwy
New Madrid, MO

Poplar Bluff - 12:30pm
Black River Coliseum
301 S 5th St.
Poplar Bluff, MO

Dexter - 2:30pm
Dexter Fire Department
301 Cooper St.
Dexter, MO  

Sikeston - 4:30pm
Three Rivers Community College
1400 S. Main St.
Sikeston, MO