Recent Publications

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about child care & early childhood 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 Read More

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about child welfare 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 Read More

By directing a small portion of remaining federal COVID relief funds to Missourians who have exhausted their regular state unemployment benefits, state lawmakers have the opportunity to stimulate local economies and help Missourians struggling to pay their bills – while Read More

Recent research provides further evidence that Medicaid expansion can be implemented either cost-neutrally or while achieving cost savings for states. Two recently published studies have examined the impact on state budgets in states that have expanded Medicaid.  Both Read More

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in reducing food insecurity and provides a critical boost to local economies throughout the state. Learn more about SNAP eligibility and benefits, who utilizes SNAP, and its impact on health and other Read More

Now more than ever, it is critical that Missourians can access the health care they need without worrying whether they can afford it. Strengthening Medicaid is the fastest and most sensible way to provide comprehensive coverage to Missourians who need it and has the added benefit Read More

When women have access to quality, affordable health care before, during, and after pregnancy, both mothers and babies are able to thrive. Yet nearly 1 in 7 Missouri women of childbearing age are uninsured, leaving women vulnerable to lapses in care – particularly in the periods Read More

Each day, essential workers provide healthcare, put food on our tables, deliver essential supplies, or provide the transportation, childcare, and other services necessary to keep us all safe and healthy during the pandemic. Yet too many workers in these industries do not have the 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