"Gov. Parson's Ambitious $53 Billion Budget Proposal for Missouri"
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has proposed a record $52.7 billion state budget for the fiscal year 2025, focusing on ongoing state programs with increases for teachers, child care, and state employee pay. The budget includes funding for infrastructure improvements, raises for teachers, higher education, and childcare, as well as a 3.2% pay raise for state workers. The proposal anticipates using a substantial state surplus and federal grants to support the increased spending, but faces opposition from some lawmakers who want ongoing spending to stay within current revenue limits.