Missouri’s governor is calling on state lawmakers to again fully fund the K-12 education foundation formula with an additional $120-million over last year’s levels. Governor Mike Parson (R) also wants lawmakers to fully fund school transportation across Missouri. The governor unveiled his proposed $52-billion state operating budget on Wednesday in Jefferson City, and he outlined his legislative priorities during his 2024 State of the State address. The governor is proposing another 3.2 percent pay raise for state employees. Governor Parson joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, saying the everyday operation of state government depends on good people. He also provided more details on the $90-million federal transportation grant obtained by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio). Governor Parson says that money is in additional funds to put toward projects on I-70. Governor Parson tells listeners that the $90-million frees up money to go to other projects. The governor also discussed his recommendation to establish the I-44 improvement fund:
(LISTEN): Economic growth and state employee pay were two key elements of Missouri governor’s address
Missouri’s governor says his administration will leave a record $1.5 billion on the bottom line for the next administration.
While GOP Governor Mike Parson outlined his budget and 2024 legislative priorities during Wednesday’s State of the State address, he also touted his administration’s successes over the last five-and-a-half years. Governor Parson tells lawmakers that state revenues have increased 40 percent since 2018, with significant growth coming from sales revenue.
“And one of the huge factors is the three separate tax cuts we approved, including the largest in our state’s history. We have decreased Missourians’ tax burdens by over 20 percent. Unleashing an economic powerhouse in the state of Missouri,” Governor Parson tells lawmakers.
Governor Parson says that when he took office in 2018, Missouri was ranked 42nd for GDP growth and last among Midwest neighbors. He says that Missouri now ranks 23rd in the nation and in the Midwest’s top five for GDP growth.
Meantime, Governor Parson says his administration has raised state employee pay by more than 20 percent since he took office in 2018. Missouri’s 47,000 state employees received an 8.7 percent pay raise last February, under a bipartisan plan proposed by GOP Governor Mike Parson. The governor is proposing another state employee pay increase in this year’s budget.
“And let me just say … the investment in our state employees have been worth every penny (audience applause). “And that’s why this year we are proposing an additional 3.2 percent cost of living increase for all of our state employees,” says Governor Parson.
State Rep. Adrian Plank (D-Columbia) was one of the first lawmakers to stand up and applaud that line. Representative Plank represents numerous state employees in his Boone County district.
Governor Parson is also calling on state lawmakers to again fully fund the K-12 education foundation formula with an additional $120-million over last year’s levels. The governor is proposing $52-billion budget also includes funding to increase teacher baseline pay to $40,000.
Mizzou Giving Free Rides to the Columbia Farmer’s Market
This weekend, Mizzou is offering free rides for students to and from the Columbia Farmers Market every 30 minutes. Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, students can be picked up in the parking lot behind the MU Student Center to get a ride to the farmers market to enjoy local Columbia vendors. All vendors must be […]
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Mizzou Giving Free Rides to the Columbia Farmer’s Market
This weekend, Mizzou is offering free rides for students to and from the Columbia Farmers Market every 30 minutes. Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, students can be picked up in the parking lot behind the MU Student Center to get a ride to the farmers market to enjoy local Columbia vendors. All vendors must be […]
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Annual ’80s in Aspen Party Brings Retro Vibes to Fieldhouse
Prepare to transport yourself back in time to the ’80s for the sixth annual ’80s in Aspen party at Fieldhouse in downtown Columbia. Today, dress in your best neon ski suits and get ready to dance to classic tunes that defined the era. Fieldhouse is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. today. To learn […]
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