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Latest News:

Speaking out on Federal Health Care Reform: Organizations across Missouri urge U.S. Senate to strengthen Medicaid as the health care foundation for individuals with low incomes and/or special needs. Click here to read the letter to the Senate Finance Committee.

New MBP Report Tracks State Use of Federal Recovery Funds. Click here to see how the funds were allocated in Missouri.

State Legislature Approves Measure to Help Missourians Facing Unemployment in These Difficult Times. Click here to read more.

Updated: Fiscal Year 2010 Missouri Budget Bills Pass the Senate.
Click here to Read a Summary of the Major Conference Committee Items. For more detail on the various budget bills see the "State Budget Issues" Section of our site.

Federal Health Care Reform Issues

The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a summary of the issues being discussed. Click here to read a report on how this reform can be funded.

Click here to read the latest email updates and alerts on Federal and State issues.

Critical State Legislative Issues:

Of Missouri’s nearly 730,000 uninsured, over 20 percent are children.  Click here to read a report on recommendations for improving and increasing enrollment in MO HealthNet for Kids.

Missouri General Revenue Growth Through March Continues to be Negative for Fiscal Year 2009.  Click here to read more. 

How Missouri Can Strengthen State Revenue:

Adequately Funding State Services is a Critical Component of Restoring Missouri's Economy: Click here to read more.