The 2025 Missouri Legislative session resumes next Monday. Senator Rusty Black says the 2025/26 state budget will become one of the main focuses. Senator Rusty Black is the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and talked about the work taking place.
Audio PlayerGetting through the budget books with more on tap.
Senator Maggie Nurrenbern of Kansas City believes the proposed budget will leave a shortfall on the Education Foundation Funding Formula.
Audio PlayerA priority to restore the full funding to ensure every student can receive a quality education.
The Senate receives the budget measure from the House towards the end of April and the completed budget must be sent to the governor by 6:00 pm on May 9th.