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Missouri GOP Lawmakers Seek Changes to Governor's Budget Control

State Republicans are challenging Governor Mike Parson's handling of federal funds. They assert legislative oversight is necessary for the approximately $1.77 billion in unappropriated money.

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Posted 8d ago · Based on reporting by Missouri Independent

Missouri Republicans are criticizing Gov. Mike Parson's administration over its management of federal funds. Lawmakers are seeking increased control over the allocation of these resources.

The dispute focuses on about $1.77 billion not yet appropriated by the legislature. Some members of the GOP have labeled this amount a "slush fund."

State Republicans argue that the legislature should have more oversight regarding this money. Full reporting is available from the original source.

Editor's note: Dispatch Briefs are short summaries written by Missouri Dispatch editors with the assistance of AI tools, based on publicly available reporting from the cited source. We do not independently verify every detail; please consult the original source for the complete story.

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