JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Treasurer Vivek Malek officially became Missouri’s first non-white state officeholder during a Tuesday ceremony.
Malek’s swearing-in as the state’s chief financial officer, a historic moment for Missouri.
“This is the American dream,” Vivek said.


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