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Impact of the Federal CARES Act on Missouri

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27th, will provide over $2 trillion to counteract economic declines related to the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to economic relief directed towards individuals, families, small
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Direct Economic Relief for Missourians in the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27th, provides a number of supports to states, families and individuals which are intended to provide economic relief and counteract some of the damaging effects of the COVID-19
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Budgeting in Uncertain Times: How the Federal Stimulus Aids Missouri

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27th, will provide over $2 trillion to counteract economic declines related to the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to economic relief directed towards individuals, families, small
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Federal Policy Updates, March 27, 2020

Congress Passes Wide-Ranging Economic Stimulus Package This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a wide-ranging economic stimulus package. The U.S. Senate passed the bill earlier this week, and it is
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State Policy Updates as of March 27, 2020

Missouri to Cover Adults 19-64 with incomes up to 85% FPL under Medicaid The Governor and Executive Departments are working to enact many policy changes that will aid those Missourians who are most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. One such change
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Press Release: How MO Can Respond to the Economic Impacts of COVID-19

For Immediate Release: March 25, 2020Contact: Traci Gleason The Crisis We Face: How Missouri Can Respond to the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 New MBP Report Illustrates State Actions to Cushion the Blow for Families, Mitigate Economic Recovery It is critical for Missouri to act in
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The Crisis We Face: How Missouri Can Respond to the Economic Impacts of COVID-19

The health and economic effects of the Coronavirus will require an aggressive state and local policy response to help families make ends meet and avoid disastrous economic consequences. It is critical for Missouri to act in tandem with federal responses in order to cushion the
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Interactive Map: EITC by County & District

Updated February 1, 2023 with data from the 2020 tax year. The following map shows the percent of households eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit by County and by Missouri State Senate and State House districts.
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Budget Basics: Higher Education

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about higher education programs, and increase the transparency of the budget by providing information on where key programs can be found in the budget bills. View the 2021 Version View the 2020 Version View the
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Budget Basics: K-12 Education

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about K-12 education programs, and increase the transparency of the budget by providing information on where key programs can be found in the budget bills. View the 2021 Version View the 2020 Version View the
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