Families, Caregivers Plead with Missouri Lawmakers to Reverse Governor’s Disability Cuts

Missouri families and caregivers plead with lawmakers to reverse governor's disability service cuts

The proposed cuts came out of a "core reduction exercise" requested by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers from both parties vowed to undo the reductions but warned the governor could still veto any restoration.

Families, caregivers plead with Missouri lawmakers to reverse governor’s disability cuts

Lawmakers from both parties vowed to undo the reductions but warned the governor could still veto any restoration.

Families, caregivers plead for reversal of disability cuts

Dozens of Missourians with developmental disabilities, their families, care staff and advocates packed a basement hearing room in the Capitol this week to oppose $80.7 million in proposed cuts to services that help people with disabilities live safely in their homes and participate actively in their communities. One witness after another testified — to applause from the audience and tears from some lawmakers — that the proposed pay rate reductio…