Linda Luebbering

Missouri slows progress on software for IDs

Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:10:20 +0000

Missouri appears to have slowed work on a high-tech computer program that would conduct a biometric analysis of photos taken for state driver's licenses and identification cards.

More on the money in medicaid expansion debate

Casey Morell — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:31:12 +0000

Healthcare reform was on the agenda in Gov. Jay Nixon’s 2013 state of the state address as he called upon lawmakers to broaden Medicaid so more Missourians would have access to healthcare. Nixon’s proposed budget includes an expansion of Missouri’s Medicaid program. Estimates are the plan would add nearly 260,000 lower-income adults to the healthcare program through the use of $908 million in federal funds, money that would be received by opting in to the federal Medicaid expansion. In his recent state of the state address, Nixon argued the expansion would create jobs for many Missourians and would bring increased revenue to the state.

'Fiscal cliff' could affect Mo. economy, budget

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:21:25 +0000

If officials in Washington don't reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff," Missouri could see a hit to its economy and budget.

November general collections report

Julie Fine — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:13:40 +0000

Missouri’s November general collections report show a 6.0 percent increase of revenue compared to November of last year.

Lottery win could give small boost to Mo. coffers

The Associated Press — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:48:40 +0000

The sale of a winning Powerball ticket in northwest Missouri could mean about $10 million in unexpected income tax revenue for the state.

Mo. state workers off on Black Friday as economy improves

Lukas Udstuen — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:36:16 +0000

Governor Jay Nixon today signed an executive order to close state offices on Black Friday, Nov. 23, in part because state revenues have increased. State Budget Director Linda Luebbering said the state’s revenue collections are up by 7.5 percent compared with last year.

“We’re beginning to see the improving economy’s impact on our revenue collections," Luebbering said. "It’s always a lag as the economy improves – takes a little while for that to start showing up in our revenue collections."

Missouri to pay more for state worker pensions

Associated Press — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:51:51 +0000

Missouri will chip in nearly $330 million next year to pay for state worker pensions.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports state government will pay about 20 percent more than in the current year largely because of lower investment returns and longer life expectancies. The board for the Missouri State Employees Retirement System approved the increase by a 10-1 vote.

State Budget Director Linda Luebbering says the increased payment is not a surprise.

State revenues ahead of projections, up 3.4 percent

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:56:03 +0000

Missouri’s revenues rose more than expected during the month of May.

The state collected about $6.6 billion in revenue last month, compared to just under $6.4 billion in May of 2011. Governor Jay Nixon’s Budget Director, Linda Luebbering, credits most of the improvement to higher collections of state income and sales taxes.

“That's the good news, things are picking up," Luebbering said. "I think we do have to be cautious, still, because of what’s going on at the national and particularly the international picture, with European Union issues and everything that's going on globally that could have some bearing on the overall economy.”

Report shows growth in state revenue

Kristian Mundahl — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:02:53 +0000

The Missouri Office of Administration has released the General Revenue report for February and general revenue collections have increased 2.4 percent in the 2012 fiscal year.

Missouri falls below expected revenue in February

Kristian Mundahl — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:46:59 +0000

The Missouri Office of Administration released today the General Revenue report for February.

According to the report, general revenue collections have increased 2.4 percent in the 2012 fiscal year. But so far, that’s below the projected 2.7 percent increase. State Budget Director Linda Luebbering says the state is confident it will meet projections, due to pay raises and an increase in jobs.