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The budget bills now go to the Missouri Senate, where they are likely to undergo many changes. The House must also consider several other budget bills, including funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Missouri arts and humanities leaders say Gov. Mike Kehoe's proposed budget for the arts would hurt programs across the state

The city of Columbia has received $14.3 million in a settlement with Brightspeed Communications, formerly known as CenturyTel of Missouri.

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.