Both chambers of the Missouri legislature gave final approval to the more than $34 billion budget Friday afternoon.
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Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins said the conflict over property rights was paramount to Missouri’s farmers and landowners.
"As this discussion continues, Missourians can remain confident that our state demonstrates dedicated compassion within our social services."
"When Missouri decided to expand Medicaid last year under Amendment 2, it voted, like many states, for a program it couldn’t afford."
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.
An amendment to fund Medicaid expansion failed in the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday night after the vote split down the middle.
More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Sen. Bob Onder continues to push for the curbing of local health officials’ power.
"One-size-fits-all education works for most, particularly in our rural areas, but it doesn’t work for everyone."
A majority of Missourians support passing constitutional amendments without interference from the legislature, according to a new study.
“We are confident when we say there is no single greater economic investment you can make in Missouri this year than fully funding Medicaid expansion.”