Missouri’s $55 Billion Budget: What You Need to Know

Missouri lawmakers have officially passed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget. In this update, State Representative Stephanie Hein breaks down: • Key bipartisan wins in the final budget • Restored funding for child care subsidies, disability services, and family support programs • Concerns about Missouri underfunding public schools by approximately $190 million • The use of “maybe money” in K - 12 funding projections • Increased taxpayer funding for private school vouchers • What comes next as the budget heads to Governor Kehoe The Governor now has the authority to veto individual line items before the budget takes effect on July 1, 2026.