Officials worry about the bill’s impact on businesses, consumers, revenue for local services and budget planning.
Missouri
The Beacon reports on the Missouri government to help bring depth, nuance and new ideas to our readers about how their tax money gets spent and about laws passed by their elected officials.
Posted inEducation
These are Missouri’s newest education laws if Gov. Mike Kehoe approves
Most education bills failed in Jefferson City this year. But measures on antisemitism and school security are among those that the legislature approved.
Posted inHealth
Missouri lawmakers pass sweeping healthcare changes in 2026 legislative session
The Missouri General Assembly passed a number of changes to healthcare in the state, including expanded contraceptive access, doula coverage, 340B drug protections and ambulance district reforms.
Posted inState Government
Missouri legislative session ends without property tax reform
As property assessments have spiked over the past two cycles, homeowners worry the same trend will continue in 2027.
Posted inHealth
Does the safety net need a safety net? With changes to SNAP, more Kansas Citians are losing benefits
The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have lost food benefits.
Posted inState Government
Under White House pressure, Missouri speeds up effort to find Medicaid fraud
Missouri officials say an expanded drive to revalidate providers will help stop fraud before it can begin, though critics warn that the federal government should take a more collaborative approach with states.
Posted inState Government
Missouri’s gerrymandered map splits Kansas City and sows confusion around this year’s elections
The court’s unanimous decision allows the map to be in effect for the August primaries if Secretary of State Denny Hoskins does not certify a public referendum before then.
Posted inHealth
After a year of challenges, Harvesters faces a new one: Spiking fuel prices
As food insecurity grows, the surging cost of fuel has driven up prices across the food supply chain.
Posted inRural
Central Missouri’s Fitzgibbon Hospital files bankruptcy, highlighting growing strain on rural hospitals
Fitzgibbon Hospital will remain open during Chapter 11 proceedings and while a sale to a private buyer is finalized, but years of losses and cuts to services reflect challenges facing rural healthcare providers.
Posted inState Government
Missouri General Assembly sends $50.7 billion budget to governor’s desk
Conference committee reversed several elements of the House’s plan, but supported a shortfall in public education funding.