For Immediate Release: May 5, 2020Contact: Traci Gleason Missouri Representatives are discussing legislation that would cut off access to healthcare while simultaneously costing the state more than $200 million in additional General Revenue. The advancement of this legislation is Read More

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2020 Contact: Traci Gleason Statement from Amy Blouin, President & CEO of Missouri Budget Project While the interim coronavirus relief package announced by Congressional leaders provides critical aid to small businesses and hospitals, it falls Read More

The drastic increase in unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will contribute to rising demand for food assistance as an increasing number of Missourians struggle to make ends meet. To meet this surge in demand, the federal government is providing an additional $26.8 Read More

According to new estimates, the federal economic stimulus package known as the CARES Act will provide $434 million in education stabilization funds to Missouri, including: $203.7 for K-12 schools, to be administered by the State of Missouri. The amount coming to Missouri is based Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More