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flag Missouri seeks $86M for tornado recovery as federal rules delay aid and budget deadlines loom.

flag Missouri lawmakers are navigating a tight 2026 budget as recovery from 2025’s severe tornadoes, which ranked the state third-highest nationally, continues to strain resources. flag St. Louis alone faces $1.6 billion in damage, with rebuilding delayed by reduced federal aid and recent tax cuts. flag Governor Mike Kehoe has requested an additional $86 million for debris removal, as new FEMA rules require states to spend $100 million upfront to qualify for 75% federal reimbursement. flag St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is pushing for faster aid disbursement, with a smaller emergency package expected by early March, though the full budget must be approved by May 8.

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