Rep. Richard West found himself in a unique position this year — serving his first term as a state representative and his fourth as mayor of New Melle simultaneously.
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Both chambers of the Missouri legislature gave final approval to the more than $34 billion budget Friday afternoon.
The Conference Committee on Budget met for more than eight hours Wednesday to resolve the state budget ahead of this week’s deadline.
Missouri’s general revenue collections for April soared compared to the same time last year, according to the latest general revenue report.
With a balanced state budget due at the end of the week, President Pro Tem Dave Schatz has named the Senate members heading to conference.
With a balanced state budget due at the end of the week, Speaker Rob Vescovo has named the House members heading to conference.
Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins said the conflict over property rights was paramount to Missouri’s farmers and landowners.
All eyes are on the budget as session nears its end, with the upper chamber set to consider more than $34 billion in appropriations this week.
"As this discussion continues, Missourians can remain confident that our state demonstrates dedicated compassion within our social services."
The Missouri Senate passed a $2 billion supplemental budget bill Tuesday, the first budget item to make it through both chambers this week.