budget

Missouri faced a tight budget this session after years of record spending. Kehoe issued 65 vetoes, totaling over $30 million in general revenue.

With state spending outpacing revenue, lawmakers expect the governor to use vetoes and restrictions to seek savings

The Columbia School Board unanimously approved a $390 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year during a regular session Monday.

Columbia Public Schools will have to dip into reserves to cover the rising costs, amid hesitation around state funding.

Family support groups and education courses run by NAMI Missouri help fill gaps in the mental health system

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.