/tags/cody-smith Cody Smith en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:21:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms With more than 400 line items directed at particular districts or organizations, totaling $2.1 billion, lawmakers have continued to pile extras into spending bills as the state enjoys a near-record surplus Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:21:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/missouri-budget-earmarks-governor-parson-deadline-looms Rudi Keller /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-06-25/missouri-treasurer-vivek-malek-lays-out-his-case-for-full-four-year-term The Wildwood attorney was appointed state treasurer in 2023. He’s running in the August primary against five other GOP candidates. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:08:52 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-06-25/missouri-treasurer-vivek-malek-lays-out-his-case-for-full-four-year-term Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-05-15/missouri-house-passes-federal-reimbursement-act After an over 40-hour filibuster on the Senate side on the tax, the House passed it in less than 10 minutes. Wed, 15 May 2024 18:06:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-15/missouri-house-passes-federal-reimbursement-act Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-15/missouri-education-department-supplemental-budgets-ask A wide-ranging education bill signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson last week will further press a reduced education budget with mandated lunch for preschoolers and items causing anxiety about the future. Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-15/missouri-education-department-supplemental-budgets-ask Annelise Hanshaw /government-politics-issues/2024-05-10/missouri-house-passes-state-budget-after-months-of-republican-turmoil Lawmakers had until 6 p.m. Friday to pass the budget. The final product is roughly $1 billion less than Gov. Mike Parson proposed. Fri, 10 May 2024 22:33:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-10/missouri-house-passes-state-budget-after-months-of-republican-turmoil Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-09/parson-signs-bill-barring-medicaid-reimbursements-from-going-to-planned-parenthood A lawsuit appears likely over the measure that goes into effect later this year. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:04:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-09/parson-signs-bill-barring-medicaid-reimbursements-from-going-to-planned-parenthood Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-09/missouri-mike-parson-sign-bill-blocking-planned-parenthood-medicaid-funding Missouri Democrats and health groups warn that the ban, effective August 28, will hit low-income residents hardest, as they depend on clinics for health services and screenings. Thu, 09 May 2024 14:36:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-09/missouri-mike-parson-sign-bill-blocking-planned-parenthood-medicaid-funding Anna Spoerre /government-politics-issues/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding The legislation comes after several unsuccessful attempts to stop public funds from going to abortion providers or affiliates through the budget process. The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-24/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-banning-planned-parenthood-from-state-funding Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-04-23/missouri-federal-arpa-fund-spending-limited-match-rules The Senate begins work Tuesday on Missouri’s roughly $50 billion state budget, with questions still swirling around renewing a tax that funds Medicaid and a GOP infighting that could derail the process. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:39:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-23/missouri-federal-arpa-fund-spending-limited-match-rules Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/missouri-house-passes-50-7-billion-budget-changes-expected-in-senate Included in the budget is a 3.2% pay increase for state workers, money to fully fund school transportation and funds to improve Interstate 44. However, the House version of the budget is about $2 billion less than Gov. Mike Parson requested for the upcoming fiscal year. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:54:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/missouri-house-passes-50-7-billion-budget-changes-expected-in-senate Sarah Kellogg