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American Rescue Plan: State & Local Fiscal Relief Fact Sheet

The American Rescue Plan provides a total of $360 billion in fiscal aid to state, local, and tribal governments to address increased costs and lost revenue related to the pandemic. Missouri’s estimated state & local relief aid is projected to total more than $5.4 billion,
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American Rescue Plan: State & Local Funding for Missouri

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), approved by Congress and expected to be signed into law this week, will provide $1.9 trillion to counteract economic declines related to the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to direct economic relief for individuals, families, & small
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Medicaid Expansion Saves State General Revenue in FY 2022

Savings & Revenue Growth Increase Over Time States that were early adopters of Medicaid expansion have demonstrated the state budget savings and increased revenue that can result from expanding Medicaid eligibility. While Governor Parson’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022
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“Enhanced” Federal Medicaid Funding: An Explainer

MO HealthNet – Missouri’s Medicaid program – is funded jointly by the federal and state governments. The amount of the federal share is often referred to as the FMAP (Federal Medical Assistance Percentage). Both the current public health emergency (PHE) and the
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Missouri Can Use Federal Stimulus Funds for State Unemployment Insurance Overpayments

Nearly 46,000 Missourians were overpaid unemployment benefits in 2020, largely due to administrative errors tied to the unprecedented volume of unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hardship repayment would place on families who are already struggling
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Bolster the Middle Class with an Earned Income Tax Credit

A state Earned Income Tax Credit would provide a much-needed boost for hardworking families. This bottom-up tax cut builds the middle class, spurs local economic growth, and provides long-term benefits to families and communities. Updated February 2021
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Missouri’s State Budget

The state budget is more than just a spreadsheet. Every number represents an investment in our kids, our parents & grandparents, and our neighbors. The budget impacts ALL of us, EACH day. Through public services, like education, public health and safety, and transportation,
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Budget Basics: Early Childhood

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
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Budget Basics: Child Welfare

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
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Missouri Can Stimulate Economy, Aid Struggling Families While Rebuilding Unemployment Trust Fund

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
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