Missouri will spend $15 million of coronavirus relief aid on promoting tourism

[denem]

Source: Washington Post

As many states enact restrictions to keep visitors out, Missouri is welcoming them in — and spending $15 million of coronavirus relief aid on promoting tourism.

Gov. Mike Parson (R) announced the plan on Thursday, saying that it was important for people to “get out and enjoy life a little bit.” The funds, which the state received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, will be directed to tourism marketing groups.

Those organizations can use the money to “maintain their marketing focus” and “include messaging on safety measures that have been implemented by their attractions,” Missouri’s tourism director, Stephen Foutes, said Thursday, according to the Kansas City Star. They can also apply for help covering the cost of new health protocols like temperature screenings.

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[Rhiannon12866]

1. Good Grief! What does it take???

[secondwind]

2. What a jackass.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. Oh, dear.

I live in a different state, New Mexico, and my part of that state, specifically Santa Fe, is highly dependent on tourism. But honestly? I don't want to see tourists any time soon. And I'm noticing that when I see cars with Texas or Arizona plates, I feel a bit hostile.

[sakabatou]

4. *facepalm*

[Judi Lynn]

5. Shabby, unethical, shameful. I hope this dirty play will of be mentioned in his official bio. n/t

[raccoon]

6. WTF!!? This governor is as looney as Brian Kemp.

Did I say looney? I meant corrupt.

Happy to send this to greatest.

[Cha]

7. Hmmm... Good Luck with that Missouri! Misery..

yeah, I'm enjoying "life" following the sensible rules to Flatten the Curve. and so are all my family and friends all the way across the USA.

[rickyhall]

8. ?

[mgardener]

9. My county is dependent on Canadians

The border is closed and till the end of the month.
I am concerned when the border opens, our infection rate will start to climb.
Apparently Canada is leery about opening up because of the infection rate in US.
Also live in a college town.
I know our numbers will go up once college comes back.
Who would want to go to Missouri ?

[struggle4progress]

10. "We have a new state motto: 'We'll pee on the electric fence for ourselves, thank you'! "

[Scruffy1]

11. I grew up about fifteen miles north of the Missouri border.

To us the sign read "Welcome to Misery."

[gordianot]

12. You would think Confederate Outfitters Confederate flags would sell themselves.

Why advertise everyone loves ignorant infected Trumpers?

[Croney]

13. My sister lives in Columbia, MO. She and her husband are Rethugs.

Just last night, she told me that his good friend has tested positive, but they haven't been with him except for "ten minutes and six feet apart." (Really?)

They are vehement defenders of all things conservative. I worry for them, both being near 70 and with previous health problems. But a tiny part of me will whisper "I told you so" if it happens.

[SergeStorms]

14. Actually, I'd welcome the old conservative republicans...

back into the political fray. At least you could sit down and have intelligent conversations with them. These Trump Death-Cult "republicans" are impossible to deal with.

[Lulu KC]

15. While cutting this?

https://www.kshb.com/news/coronavirus/child-welfare-advocates-concerned-over-missouri-social-services-job-cuts

[Rebl2]

16. Just ridiculous

He needs to spend that money on helping schools, hospitals, nursing homes, get PPE. More money for testing and supplies. Restore money to social services. Hope the Democratic candidate ( Nicole Galloway) running against him uses this in an ad against him.