JEFFERSON CITY • In his first State of the State address, Gov. Mike Parson proposed on Wednesday raises for state workers, a new bonding scheme to fix scores of bridges, $61 million in new money for K-12 education and no change in funding for higher education.

The nearly $30 billion budget for fiscal year 2020, which starts July 1, assumes a 2 percent increase in revenue next budget year.

Parson, a Republican who became governor on June 1 after the resignation of scandal-plagued Eric Greitens, focused primarily on workforce development and infrastructure spending.

“I stand before you today to share a vision — a vision that will chart Missouri’s future into the next decade,” Parson told lawmakers. “Missouri is dear to my heart, and by working together, we can protect and build a Missouri that is successful for the next generation.”

“When we try to make everything a priority, the fact is nothing is truly a priority,” Parson said. “So let me be crystal clear: Cultivating and training our workforce for high-demand jobs and investing in critical infrastructure are the priorities we must address this session.”