Missouri net general revenue collections grew 3.2 percent for FY 2012. However, the state continues to face budget challenges, as total GR collections remain lower than those collected in FY 2008, and the growth rate is lower than in FY 2011.  To learn more about the Read More

The state has ended the fiscal year with 3.2 percent net growth and collections outpacing projections, but falling short of the growth rate seen in FY 2011.  However, the net general revenue total remains far below collections attained in FY 2008. To learn more about year Read More

The state has ended the fiscal year with 3.2 percent net growth and collections outpacing projections, but falling short of the growth rate seen in FY 2011.  However, the net general revenue total remains far below collections attained in FY 2008. To learn more about year Read More

Today the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, though it did rule that states are not compelled to participate in its Medicaid expansion provisions.  Click here to learn more about the fiscal impact for Missouri.  Read More

Today the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, though it did rule that states are not compelled to participate in its Medicaid expansion provisions.  Click here to learn more about the fiscal impact for Missouri.  Read More

The budget bills signed this week by the Governor demonstrate the clear need for Missouri to enact revenue measures that will protect and strengthen the assets that we all rely on for the foundation of our quality of life.  Click here to continue reading the full Missouri Read More

Although the FY13 budget is technically balanced, it relies on budgeting maneuvers and optimistic assumptions. As a result, Missouri’s FY 2013 budget may not truly be fully funded, which may necessitate $150 – $200 million in mid-year budget reductions.  For more Read More

Although the FY13 budget is technically balanced, it relies on budgeting maneuvers and optimistic assumptions. As a result, Missouri’s FY 2013 budget may not truly be fully funded, which may necessitate $150 – $200 million in mid-year budget reductions.  For more Read More

As the legislative session draws to a close, we are disheartened that Missouri’s elected officials failed to enact common sense revenue reforms that will enable the state to maintain its commitments to Missourians.  To read the rest of MBP’s statement on the end Read More

The Missouri legislature passed a bill clarifying sales tax law concerning vehicles purchased out-of-state.  Although Governor Nixon has expressed concerns in a statement released by his office, the Missouri Budget Project urges the Governor to sign the legislation.  Read More