Reports

General revenue collections fell 5 percent in April, and Missouri could end the fiscal year below estimates. What does this mean for next year’s budget? To read the complete article click here. Read More

Because the federal government would pick up many costs Missouri is already paying for its Medicaid services, expanding Medicaid would actually save the state money – more than $140 million initially, and more than $30 million annually in later years. Missouri cann Read More

Senator Ryan Silvey has distributed an outline for Medicaid and other entitlement reform.  Among many other provisions, the plan would expand Medicaid to 100% FPL and provide premium assistance for individuals from 100 to 138% FPL to purchase health insurance through the Read More

MBP’s newest analysis shows that Missouri is shortchanging schools in every part of the state, by an average of $700 per student every year. By failing to invest properly in local K-12 schools, Missouri is undermining not only its commitment to public education, but its future Read More

MBP’s latest analysis shows that two recently approved House tax cut schemes would require sharp cuts to services, prevent K-12 education from being fully funded, disproportionately benefit the wealthiest, but fail to create jobs. Read More

Every day, each Missourian is affected by the budget decisions made by the General Assembly.  But where does MO get its revenue? How is it spent? Check out our Missouri Budget Primer to learn more about the Missouri budget. Read More

According to recent analysis, the tax "deal" between Governor Nixon and Senator Kraus is skewed to benefit Missouri’s wealthiest families, and leaves all services vulnerable to cuts as a result of its $364-$500 million cost.  Read More

Despite improvements since the recession, Missouri is still falling short of the state’s pre-recession purchasing power and faces unment funding needs for education, mental health, and other critical services. Missouri cannot afford tax policies that would further reduce Read More

The inabililty of the legislature and Governor’s office to agree on expected revenue for the next budget year has created additional challenges as the legislature’s appropriations committees begin crafting a budget for FY2015.  MBP outlines the latest from the Read More

SB 513 would create a $400 per child tax credit for taxpayers meeting certain income guidelines.  Because the benefit of the tax cut would be directed predominantly to middle class taxpayers, it would have a greater economic impact than most tax cuts under consideration. Read More