MO Senate Appropriations Chairman

Today, the FY25 Budget was officially signed into law. Thank you @GovParsonMO! We appreciate your dedication to meeting the needs of Missourians and investing in our communities. #moleg #mogov

Chairman Hough recently visited the southern border in Texas to see the crisis firsthand. So far this year, there have been over 1.5 million encounters at the border. Chairman Hough stands ready to assist Gov. Parson in Missouri’s commitment to help secure the Southern Border.

After his recent trip to the Southern Border, Chairman Hough sent a letter to Governor Parson endorsing the extension of Executive Order 24-03. This EO authorized the deployment of Missouri troops to help secure the Southern Border in Texas as part of Operation Lone Star. #moleg

After visiting the Southern Border in Texas, Chairman Hough sent a letter to Gov. Parson reaffirming his support to send Missouri National Guard troops to help secure the border. MO stands with Texas & our committee is ready to assist should additional resources be needed. #moleg

The House just passed SB 748! With this final vote of approval the Federal Reimbursement Allowance renewal is headed to the Governor’s desk. #moleg

The Senate has officially third read and passed SB 748, the Federal Reimbursement Allowance renewal. This critical legislation allows Missouri to utilize funds from healthcare providers in order to secure billions of dollars in matching funds from the federal government. #moleg

The Senate has officially passed all of the bills that make up the FY25 Budget. Our fiscally conservative budget came in about a billion dollars under the Governor's recommendation and still left approximately $1.8B on the bottom line. #moleg #mosen

In HB 2010 and HB 2011, the Senate funded several important programs. Some of these include grant funding for the treatment of substance abuse and the recruitment and training of new foster parents. #moleg #mosen

With the passage of HB 2008, the Senate funded numerous public safety initiatives for FY25. Some of these include recruitment and retention efforts for police officers in St. Louis City and PTSD treatment for first responders. #moleg #mosen

The FY25 State Budget includes funding for education options including virtual schools, charter schools, and traditional public schools. We know that students have different needs and education should not be a one-size-fits-all solution. #moleg #mosen

The Missouri Senate just passed HB 2002 which funds elementary and secondary education. Our budget makes significant investments in students and teachers by fully funding the foundation formula and raising starting teacher pay to $40,000. #moleg #mosen

The Senate has passed the Supplemental Budget (HB 2015) and now begins debate on the FY25 Operating Budget. #moleg #mosen

The Senate is now in session. Tune in now to listen to the Missouri Senate debate the FY25 budget bills. #moleg #mosen chamber.senate.mo.gov/chamber

Yes, the FRA has been renewed 16 times in the past with bipartisan support from the Missouri legislature. Renewing the FRA is a necessary step to ensure stable funding for the state's Medicaid program and support Missouri's broader healthcare system. #moleg #mosen

If Missouri fails to renew the FRA, the state risks losing out on billions of dollars in federal funding for Medicaid. This could result in significant budget cuts, reduced healthcare services, and increased costs for patients & providers. #moleg #mosen

The FRA helps stabilize funding for healthcare providers across Missouri by leveraging federal dollars to support Medicaid reimbursements. This ensures that hospitals can continue to serve our patients & helps to prevent facility closures in rural and underserved areas. #moleg

Last night, the Senate Appropriations Committee adopted global language to all FY25 budget bills that would ban state funding from going to any municipality that unlawfully adopts a policy to become a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants. #moleg #mosen

The Senate Appropriations Committee is now in recess. The committee plans to resume their meeting 30 minutes upon adjournment to begin HB 2011 (Department of Social Services). #moleg #mosen

Chairman Hough has had several meetings with members of the Appropriations Committee ahead of markup. The committee will have hearings this week as they work to advance a budget that prioritizes what matters most to Missourians. #moleg #mosen

The Senate Appropriations Committee’s budget notes are now available. Click the link below for access: senate.mo.gov/webPDFs/Budget… #moleg #mosen