State lawmakers passed a $50.7 billion budget, completing appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Education funding was a significant point of contention during final deliberations.
Missouri lawmakers have approved a state budget totaling $50.7 billion. This action finalized the appropriations process for the upcoming fiscal year.
A key point of disagreement during the budget's final review among legislators was the allocation of funds for education. This debate marked the conclusion of the budget deliberations.
The approved budget now moves forward following these discussions. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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