Budget

Rep. Reed introduces “Missouri Child Tax Credit” bill during special session to cut childhood poverty

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo . – Today, State Representative Ray Reed introduced House Bill 2 in the Missouri General Assembly’s special...

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Rep. Aune seeks to ensure voter-approved tax is implemented

Bill would close loophole officials used to disregard children’s services initiative House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, D-Kansas City,...

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Democrats aim to provide tax relief for more working families

State Reps. Kemp Strickler, D-Lee's Summit (left) and Stephanie Hein, D-Springfield (right) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Democratic state Reps....

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House Democrats will work to improve Missouri in 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 2025 legislative session got underway today with House Democrats advocating for an agenda that emphasizes...

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Ealy adds emergency services, arts funding to budget

More than $1.8 million allocated for opioid and other substance abuse related recovery services JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Anthony...

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Quade files bill to renew critical Medicaid funding source

Federal reimbursement allowance slated to expire this year JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, on...

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Lavender asks schools to spend funds reserved for unhoused students

Roughly $10 million in federal funds still unspent JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. Deb Lavender, D-Manchester, is urging school...

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Ashcroft requests taxpayer dollars to pay his legal expenses

Lawsuit filed against his office last year for interfering in free market investing practices JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Secretary of State Jay...

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Ealy secures Grandview walkability funds in final FY24 budget

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. Anthony Ealy, D-Grandview, successfully added $300,000 for walkability improvements in the city of...

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Dem Springfield reps bring funds home in FY 2024 budget

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Reps. Betsy Fogle and Stephanie Hein, both Springfield Democrats, successfully oversaw the inclusion of...

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Dems respond as House GOP votes for more irresponsible, Kansas-style tax cuts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Six months after enacting a $2 billion tax cut for the wealthy, House Republicans voted today to completely...

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Aldridge files bill to slash tax on diapers, period products

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. Rasheen Aldridge, D-St. Louis, filed legislation Thursday to end the luxury status of diapers, adult...

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Fogle secures $20 million for childcare

Budget amendment would provide funds to small businesses and state agencies JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. Betsy Fogle, D-Springfield,...

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Bland Manlove, Bosley secure funds for doula training

Line item will honor the late Cora Faith Walker JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Reps. Ashley Bland Manlove, D-Kansas City, and LaKeySha...

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Bosley offers amendment to provide trauma counseling in SLPS

Pilot program would help victims of violent gun crime JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley, D-St. Louis, offered an amendment...

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House Dems propose improvements to historic budget

Quade: We must ‘invest in Missouri families, workers and institutions’ JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Democrats on the House Budget Committee...

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