/tags/doug-richey Doug Richey en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 04 May 2023 04:28:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-05-03/missouri-budget-agreement-includes-2-8-billion-to-expand-i-70-across-the-state The Senate’s plan to go beyond the $860 million initially proposed to expand Interstate 70 remained in the budget agreed to by a Senate-House conference committee Wednesday night. Other Senate positions that remained were state funding for public libraries and the elimination of anti-DEI language in the budget. Thu, 04 May 2023 04:28:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-05-03/missouri-budget-agreement-includes-2-8-billion-to-expand-i-70-across-the-state Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-04-19/missouri-senate-committee-restores-library-funding-in-state-budget-strips-anti-dei-language Senate Appropriations Chair Lincoln Hough said after speaking with departments, businesses and vendors, he recommended removing the anti-diversity, equity and inclusion language. The committee still must pass the budget bills before they can make it to the Senate floor. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:31:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-04-19/missouri-senate-committee-restores-library-funding-in-state-budget-strips-anti-dei-language Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-30/missouri-house-passes-45-6-billion-budget-with-big-changes-expected-in-senate Instead of speaking on the billions of dollars within the Missouri budget, House Democrats repeatedly spoke out against language added to each bill that prohibits spending on anything associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. That language is expected to be stripped out in the Senate. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:01:09 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-30/missouri-house-passes-45-6-billion-budget-with-big-changes-expected-in-senate Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-45-6-billion-state-operating-budget The budget is less than Gov. Mike Parson’s initial proposal. However, Democrats and Republicans repeatedly clashed. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:25:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-29/missouri-house-gives-initial-approval-to-45-6-billion-state-operating-budget Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-06-29/missouri-gov-mike-parson-signs-bill-requiring-photo-id-at-the-polls The elections bill was just one piece of legislation Parson signed into law on Wednesday. Others included funding charter schools, bills related to utilities and another barring homeless people from sleeping on state-owned land. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:49:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-06-29/missouri-gov-mike-parson-signs-bill-requiring-photo-id-at-the-polls Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-05-12/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-funding-public-charter-schools-with-state-money A previous version of the legislation would have taken money away from public school districts to make up for a disparity in funding for public charter schools. Now, the state would handle that responsibility. Thu, 12 May 2022 23:36:59 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-12/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-funding-public-charter-schools-with-state-money Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-04-20/missouri-senate-passes-bill-funding-charter-schools-without-using-public-school-money Unlike the House version, the Senate substitute uses state money to fund charter schools. The bill now goes back to the House, where it would need to pass to reach the governor. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:14:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-20/missouri-senate-passes-bill-funding-charter-schools-without-using-public-school-money Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-04-19/missouri-house-passes-parents-bill-of-rights The bill lists provisions regarding transparency in schools, curriculum and other matters, though some of the listed rights are already allowed under state law. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:39:32 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-19/missouri-house-passes-parents-bill-of-rights Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-04-07/missouri-house-passes-states-budget-but-senate-changes-are-expected Despite passing a more than $46.5 billion budget, the House left about $1.8 billion in general revenue unspent. Senate leaders have indicated they plan to spend at least some of that leftover money. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:48:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-04-07/missouri-house-passes-states-budget-but-senate-changes-are-expected Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-03-23/missouri-spent-millions-on-pandemic-no-bid-contracts-lawmakers-are-now-debating-reforms State agencies were allowed to make emergency purchases over $50,000 during COVID-19 pandemic without following the normal process. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:10:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-03-23/missouri-spent-millions-on-pandemic-no-bid-contracts-lawmakers-are-now-debating-reforms Tessa Weinberg