Missouri Legislators Scour for Savings to Avoid Cutting Disability, Health Programs

Missouri legislators scour for savings to avoid cutting disability, health programs

By Steph Quinn Missouri Independent Missouri lawmakers on Monday scrounged for unspent or underutilized funds that could be cut from next year’s budget, vowing to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Missouri legislators scour for savings to avoid cutting disability, health programs appeared first on The Examiner.

Organizations warn proposed budget cuts would impact vulnerable Missourians - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

MISSOURI(KBSI) – The Missouri Governor has announced his proposed budget plan for 2027. Under the proposal is a $80.7 million dollar funding cut to services for developmentally disabled individuals.    Providers say this is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet but would have lasting impacts on crucial services and families could be left to make hard decisions.  According to the 2027 budget plan Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has recommended cut…

Missouri lawmakers scour for savings to shield disability, health programs from cuts

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Sarah Willson addresses the House Budget Committee on Monday (Steph Quinn/Missouri Independent).Missouri lawmakers scrounged for unspent or underutilized funds that could be cut from next year’s budget Monday, vowing to protect programs they said are vital to the health of Missourians. Republican state Rep. Darin Chappell of Rogersville vowed during a presentation of the Missouri Departm…

Missouri lawmakers eye savings to protect health, disability programs

(Missouri Independent) – Missouri lawmakers scrounged for unspent or underutilized funds that could be cut from next year’s budget on Monday, vowing to protect programs they said are vital to the health of Missourians. Republican state Rep. Darin Chappell of Rogersville vowed during a presentation of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to […] The post Missouri lawmakers eye savings to protect health, disability programs appeare…