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May 24, 2018JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. |  By: AP

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Parson ready to step up

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson says he will be ready to step up if Governor Eric Greitens is removed from office because of misconduct allegations.  

Parson says he has not talked to Greitens "for a while.'' The Republican lieutenant governor has not publicly criticized Greitens, who has been accused of sexual misconduct and misuse of a charity donor list for his political campaign.  

Parson says he is focused on being lieutenant governor but will be ready if his job expands. Parson spoke to business leaders in Columbia.  

Lawmakers are meeting in special session to consider whether to impeach Greitens.  

Missouri's governor and lieutenant governor are elected separately. The state constitution says the lieutenant governor takes over if the governor leaves office.