Missouri Fiscal Budget

In nearly every U.S. county, SNAP benefits don’t stretch far enough, with most meals costing more than what the program covers, often by 20% or more.

Economy

SNAP Changes Raise Concerns for Missouri Children, Families

Chrystal Blair

Missouri advocates for families say the federal budget "megabill" could make it harder for them to put food on the table. The changes shift more of the administrative costs for SNAP, the federal program formerly known as food stamps, onto the state, and make it harder for some people to qualify for benefits.

Missouri Senate Appropriations Chairman Lincoln Hough, right, discusses a budget item May 8 with House Budget Committee Chairman Dirk Deaton during negotiations over the fiscal 2026 budget

Politics

Proposed Federal Tax Changes Could Mean $170M or More Cut to Missouri State Revenues

Rudi Keller

State lawmakers return to work this week to tackle tax breaks for sports stadiums against a backdrop of sluggish revenues and a declining surplus.

Sen. John Rizzo, D-Independence, said 2024 has been a year of delays in the Missouri General Assembly. The budget came one week later than usual, and even agriculture bills required the support of Democrats.

Politics

Last-Minute Missouri House Budget Heads to Governor

Farah Siddiqi

This week, Gov. Mike Parsons takes a closer look at the budget narrowly passed by the Missouri House on Friday evening. It includes increases in education and infrastructure funding, amid process concerns and charges of "strategic" spending in a competitive political landscape.

On Wednesday, the Missouri House approved a budget that includes $146 million less than the state's current plan.

Economy

Missouri House Approves Budget That's $146 Million Less Than Last Year Due To Coronavirus

Jaclyn Driscoll

The Missouri House passed a $34 billion state budget on Wednesday that reflects the economic costs of COVID-19. House Budget Chair Cody Smith, R-Neosho,...