The governor’s cuts included money for tutoring programs, road infrastructure improvements, workforce development, food assistance and arts organizations.
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Missouri lawmakers look to roll back Proposition A’s paid sick leave protections
A bill that’s passed the Missouri House and is being debated in the Senate would roll back paid sick leave and other provisions months after Proposition A was passed by voters.
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For the first time, Missouri may spend public funds on private school vouchers
Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri House have pushed for $50 million in state funds to go toward scholarships for homeschooled and private-school students.
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Missouri lawmakers lay out policy priorities for rest of session
Kansas City-area lawmakers say they’re focused on the state budget, Missouri sports teams, health care and the economy.
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Republican Mike Kehoe wins Missouri governor’s race over Democrat Crystal Quade
Missouri’s next governor will be Mike Kehoe, a Republican who cruised to victory Tuesday night over Democrat Crystal Quade. The Associated Press called the race at 8:30 p.m. with 22% of precincts reporting and Kehoe leading Quade 52% to 46% Kehoe has served six years as lieutenant governor after being appointed to the job by […]
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Here’s what Mike Kehoe and Crystal Quade said they’d be like as Missouri’s governor
Editor’s note (Oct. 3, 2024): This story has been updated to include additional candidate responses. Missourians will choose between an anti-abortion conservative who champions business development and tax cuts for governor or a Democrat prioritizing abortion access, expanding child care and gun control measures. Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, who operates a cattle farm in Phelps […]