Missouri lawmakers approved Governor Parson's $1 billion budget cut during a veto session.

Missouri lawmakers allowed Governor Mike Parson to cut $1 billion from the state budget without objection during the recent veto session. The 2025 budget, originally $50 billion, faced cuts due to an education bill anticipated to exceed costs by $400 million. While Republicans largely supported the vetoes, Democrats argued for using the funds to benefit residents. Only one lawmaker sought to restore funding for the Ombudsman Program, but the request was denied.

September 11, 2024
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