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Missouri Budget

Please join us for a special discussion on the Missouri Budget, Thursday, March 11th in Springfield

Click here to learn more about a special discussion on Missouri’s budget situation, and opportunities to move the state forward, March 11th in Springfield. 
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The Making of the FY2011 Budget: Missouri House Appropriations Committee acts to approve hurtful cuts

On February 16, 2010 the Missouri House Appropriations Committee for Health, Mental Health and Social Services marked up House Bills 2010 and 2011, the appropriation bills for the Departments of Health & Senior Services, Mental Health and Social Services. Two large amendments
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New State Bonding Proposal Must Have Thorough Review

House Joint Resolution (HJR) 77 currently being debated in the Missouri Legislature would allow Missouri to increase bonds for much needed capital improvement projects by $800 million. However, the issue must be evaluated in the overall context of the Missouri state budget
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Summary of Governor Nixon’s Proposed Budget

Governor Nixon delivered his State of the State address on January 20. He outlined his priorities and released his proposed budget. Click here to view a summary of the Governor’s budget request.
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Governor Announces an Additional $203.7 Million in Restrictions to Balance the Budget

Click here to read a summary of the budget restrictions announced by the Governor on October 28, 2009.
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Missouri General Revenue Declines by 10 Percent in First Quarter FY 2010

State Revenue dropped drastically in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Without the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding Missouri would be facing a major budget crisis in the current year. Revenue drop calls for further Federal Stimulus funds for the State in
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Still Trying to Balance the Budget: Governor Approves New Round of Cuts

On August 20th, the Missouri Office of Administration announced than an additional $60 million is being withheld from the state’s budget.  Click here to learn more about these new cuts. 
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Where Missouri Ranks in Tax and Spending

Click here to learn more about where Missouri ranks in revenue collections and spending on state residents compared with other states.
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Missouri General Revenue Report for Fiscal Year 2009

Missouri’s revenue collections declined sharply in Fiscal Year 2009. Click here to read a detailed report of this decline in state revenue and what it could mean for the current fiscal year.
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FY 2010 Vetoes and Withholds

Due to budget constraints, Governor Nixon recently announced vetoes and withholdings from the state’s FY2010 budget. Click here for a detailed report.
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