"The governor’s priorities closely align with what the Missouri Chamber is hearing from employers across the state."
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"In already tough economic times, where general revenue is down, Medicaid expansion will only steal away more resources from an already tight budget."
"Regardless of your stance on the Medicaid expansion, it is clear that there needs to be reforms to the current system."
Net general revenue increased for the 2021 fiscal year by more than 23 percent last month compared to October 2019.
Gov. Mike Parson has announced over $209 million in additional withholds over the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the midst of a global pandemic, Missouri lawmakers returned to the capital city and passed a budget package just under the wire Friday.
The House and Senate plan to go to conference later this week. Here’s a look at some major differences between the two budget plans.
“Missourians are not operating as if it were business as usual and neither should lawmakers.”
Gov. Parson announced over $47 million in additional expenditure restrictions to ensure a balanced budget and the necessary funds to deal with COVID-19.
Missouri will experience a more than $500 million economic shortfall through the end of the fiscal year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mike Parson predicted.