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Columbia's city finance director wants to use public improvement funds to shore up the fiscal year 2026 general fund.

For several years, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has pushed to add Missouri ZIP codes to a program known as RECA that provides compensation to people who became sick due to radiation exposure.

Governor Mike Kehoe’s controversial decision to omit 300 million dollars from the state’s school funding formula must be debated before the budget’s Friday deadline.

The plan for state operations would spend almost $50 billion in the coming year, setting up potentially tough negotiations with the House as lawmakers work to finalize spending plans.

In addition to adding millions for public schools and child care, the state Senate budget plan includes dozens of earmarked items for local projects and other programs.

The Senate Appropriations Committee boosted funding to the foundation formula and this week will finish amending the $48 billion spending plan approved in the Missouri House.

The board also introduced a larger budget.

The largest point of consternation between Democrats and Republicans on this year’s budget is education funding.

The Missouri House spent the day Tuesday in deep debate over how they believe around $50 billion should be split across the state. Senators spent most of their session Tuesday in debate over a bill eliminating the capitol gains tax.

The city hopes to hear feedback from residents about its budget priorities.