Missouri State Budget Update: Key Changes from the Senate Committee and Next Steps

This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee completed its mark-up of Missouri’s state budget—an important step where lawmakers go line-by-line to decide how taxpayer dollars are spent. In this update, State Representative Stephanie Hein breaks down: What the “mark-up” process means Key changes made by the Senate What those changes mean for schools, child care, and families What happens next in the budget process Key highlights: $15 million added for school transportation $51 million in child care funding restored Continued support for disability services Removal of an additional $10 million for private school vouchers The full Senate is expected to debate the budget the week of April 20th. 💬 Now is the time to make your voice heard—contact your State Senator before the vote. 📌 Find your Senator: https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTrackin...