Missouri Lawmakers Race to Pass Budget as State Faces Looming Revenue Shortfall

Missouri lawmakers race to pass budget as state faces looming revenue shortfall

Missouri lawmakers raced to fund key government services this week as they prepare to pass a state budget that slashes more spending than Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe recommended. Missouri lawmakers, facing a more grim financial reality this year, are required…

Missouri lawmakers near budget deadline amid education funding dispute

Lawmakers said the money was left out because they are unsure whether lottery revenue used to fund schools will come through this year.

Missouri budget compromise includes no new public school funding

Missouri lawmakers reached a budget compromise, opting against new state aid for public schools and higher education.

Lawmakers craft final Missouri budget plan with no increase for public education programs

House Budget Committee Chairman Dirk Deaton, R-Seneca, left, and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Rusty Black, R-Chillicothe, during the Monday conference committee meeting to set a final Missouri state budget. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)There are no increases in basic state aid to public schools or higher education in the compromise Missouri budget worked out Monday in a day-long conference. As a result, lawmakers will not fund t…