AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMissouri Budget: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Missouri’s $50.7B FY budget into law, pairing it with nearly $500M in vetoes and spending freezes; schools still face about $190M under the foundation formula, while Kehoe touts “right-sizing government” and fiscal discipline. SNAP Funding: A new federal cost-share rule tied to state SNAP payment error rates could force Missouri and other states to cover millions starting in 2027, raising fears that benefits could shrink for people who need them. Wright County Audit: Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released a “poor” rating for Wright County, citing jail-expansion mismanagement, state-law violations, and record-keeping problems, including issues tied to the sheriff’s office. Birthright Citizenship Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s birthright citizenship order, and Trump immediately pivoted to pushing Congress to change the policy—setting up a new national political fight with Missouri lawmakers watching closely. Gambling Machines Lawsuit: Missouri’s video gambling crackdown faces fresh legal pushback as bar owners argue federal court rulings don’t clearly apply to their machines and that Jefferson City hasn’t provided legislative clarity. Public Safety & Government: Kehoe’s budget package includes public safety funding but also targeted cuts to mid-Missouri programs, while the state continues to tighten spending as revenues lag projections.
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