Missouri's New Budget Breakdown | St. Louis News

Missouri’s new $50.7 billion budget, signed by Governor Kehoe, prioritizes smart investments for the future—with nearly $10 billion for education and over $2 billion for public safety. Key highlights include $60 million for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, letting families choose private schools, and $90 million for the World Cup in Kansas City, including federal funds. But the budget came with tough choices: Governor Kehoe vetoed 65 items totaling $33 million and placed holds on $440 million, citing overspending, unfunded projects, and inefficient requests. With federal aid drying up, Missouri’s fiscal landscape is tighter than ever, forcing hard decisions to balance priorities while still funding critical needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3ddaa99794fda06