More than $3-billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is sitting on Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk, after the House approved the measure Friday on a bipartisan 114-16 vote. House Budget Committee Chair Cody Smith (R-Carthage) says it invests heavily in health care infrastructure, a priority for both parties. “These are our FQHC’s, …
Tax rebate legislation moves closer to finish line in Missouri Legislature
Missouri taxpayers are one step closer to getting a $500 tax refund from the state. The state Senate has given initial approval to a bill providing a one-time tax credit up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. The Missouri House voted 103-44 in late April to approve a similar bill from House Budget …
Missouri’s governor and Columbia Mayor Treece emphasize importance of partnerships
Missouri’s governor has high praise for outgoing Columbia Mayor Brian Treece, who leaves office in April. Governor Mike Parson publicly praised the mayor for his service twice during a recent Mizzou education roundtable, saying he’s done an excellent job in very difficult times. Mayor Treece says it’s been an honor. “I’m proud of the relationship …
DESE to testify Monday about teacher recruitment and retention
Missouri’s House Budget Committee will hear testimony Monday afternoon from state education officials about teacher recruitment and retention. Missouri Governor Mike Parson has called for increasing the baseline salary for new teachers to $38,000, saying the Show-Me State ranks 50th in the nation for starting teacher pay. House Budget Committee chairman Cody Smith (R-Carthage) tells …
Missouri’s governor proposes $5.4 billion supplemental budget; Medicaid expansion is key component
Medicaid expansion funding and money for the program itself are key parts of Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposed supplemental budget, which will be unveiled Monday morning in Jefferson City. Office of Administration (OA) officials will unveil the governor’s emergency supplemental budget request during an 11 am hearing at the Statehouse. House Budget Committee Chairman Cody …