"When Missouri decided to expand Medicaid last year under Amendment 2, it voted, like many states, for a program it couldn’t afford."
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It’s difficult to remember all the nuances in the budget process from session to session so we brought you the rundown so you know what will be happening in the coming days.
"This will have a major impact on other areas of our budget, and we must plan accordingly."
"The governor’s priorities closely align with what the Missouri Chamber is hearing from employers across the state."
"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.