/tags/missouri-budget Missouri Budget en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:17:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-17/big-beautiful-bill-could-wreak-havoc-on-key-funding-source-for-missouri-medicaid Missouri’s House speaker declined to sign a letter calling for passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” citing its potential impact on the state’s Medicaid program. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:17:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-17/big-beautiful-bill-could-wreak-havoc-on-key-funding-source-for-missouri-medicaid Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2025-06-02/storm-relief-stadium-project-funding-missouri-special-legislative-session The heaviest lift appears to be passing legislation that would allow the state to help fund new stadiums or improvements for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:44:13 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-02/storm-relief-stadium-project-funding-missouri-special-legislative-session Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-05-16/kehoe-says-special-session-is-needed-to-consider-funding-for-kansas-city-stadiums At a post-legislative session news conference Friday, Kehoe also touted what he considered successful legislation, which included passing several of his priorities, such as placing the St. Louis police department under a state-appointed board. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:59:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-16/kehoe-says-special-session-is-needed-to-consider-funding-for-kansas-city-stadiums Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-05-14/state-help-new-chiefs-royals-stadiums-passes-house-stalls-in-senate Some legislators in both chambers objected to the move since the House unexpectedly failed to pass the part of the budget funding capital improvement projects across the state last week. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-14/state-help-new-chiefs-royals-stadiums-passes-house-stalls-in-senate Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-31/missouri-house-to-pass-its-version-of-the-state-budget-this-week In addition to passing the budget, a Missouri House committee is slated to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that overturns parts of Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-31/missouri-house-to-pass-its-version-of-the-state-budget-this-week Sarah Kellogg /news-briefs/2025-03-12/missouri-senate-2-billion-supplemental-budget-passed This year’s supplemental budget includes money for services for the developmentally disabled and avian flu response, among other programs. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:00:19 GMT /news-briefs/2025-03-12/missouri-senate-2-billion-supplemental-budget-passed Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/missouri-house-of-representatives-approves-1-9-billion-supplemental-budget The money will fund the state government through the end of the current fiscal year. The legislature is required to pass a full budget for the next fiscal year before the legislative session ends. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:54:29 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-05/missouri-house-of-representatives-approves-1-9-billion-supplemental-budget Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-25/missouri-budget-in-peril-if-congress-slashes-federal-funding-to-state-medicaid-expansion Missouri officials doubt the state could stop accepting Medicaid expansion applicants if the federal government provides less money. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:48:39 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-25/missouri-budget-in-peril-if-congress-slashes-federal-funding-to-state-medicaid-expansion Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-mike-parson-plans-to-veto-hundreds-of-earmarks Speaking with reporters after groundbreaking for a new multi-agency state laboratory, Parson had two criticisms for the budget plan — it goes overboard on earmarks and shortchanges essential state services. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:09:58 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-mike-parson-plans-to-veto-hundreds-of-earmarks Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms With more than 400 line items directed at particular districts or organizations, totaling $2.1 billion, lawmakers have continued to pile extras into spending bills as the state enjoys a near-record surplus Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:21:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms Rudi Keller