by admin | Jun 1, 2021 | Health / Medicine, Legislature, News
Missouri’s governor says there’s no guarantee that he’ll call a special session for the high-profile federal reimbursement allowance (FRA) issue. FRA is a key funding mechanism for Missouri Medicaid. While the Missouri House approved an extension this year, the Senate...
by admin | May 10, 2021 | Business, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News
Missouri foster care advocates are praising Friday’s passage of the $35.1 billion state operating budget, saying it provides unprecedented support for the foster families who care for the thousands of children in Missouri foster care. House Budget Committee...
by admin | Apr 26, 2021 | Health / Medicine, Legislature, News
Legislation aimed at preventing waste or fraud of federal stimulus dollars will be heard Monday afternoon by the Missouri House Budget Committee in Jefferson City. The bill from Budget Chairman Cody Smith (R-Carthage) establishes the Committee on Local Recovery...
by admin | Apr 26, 2021 | Business, Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, History, Legislature, News, Transportation
You can expect a debate about Medicaid expansion on the Missouri Senate floor in Jefferson City later this week. The Senate is expected to debate the proposed $34.1 billion state operating budget this week. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (R-Sullivan) tells...
by admin | Apr 17, 2021 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, History, Legislature, News, Sports Features, Transportation
The proposed state operating budget will be heading to the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City next week for daily hearings and for consideration. The state Constitution requires lawmakers to approve a balanced budget by early May. The Missouri...
