MO Gov. Parson signs budget bills

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KFVS) - Governor Parson signed the Fiscal Year 2019 budget bills passed by the General Assembly.

The total state budget is $28.6 billion. In addition, the Governor issued 21 line-item vetoes, totaling more than $12 million. To view the complete list, click here.

"One of the biggest responsibilities the legislature holds every year is allocating our taxpayers' hard-earned money responsibly and efficiently," said Governor Parson. "We applaud the General Assembly for their efforts to fund critical functions of government including infrastructure, workforce development, and education funding."

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The Governor completed the week signing the budget after traveling to parts of the state for key budget announcements:

style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$12 million in increased available school transportation funding, which is especially important for rural school districts
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$250,000 to a new K-3 reading assessment program for dyslexia diagnosis
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$8.4 million for Early Childhood Special Education
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$8.2 million for capital improvements for river port expansion
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$2 million investment to expand access at the Ft. Leonard Wood airport
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$4.8 million restored funding for the Tourism CO-OP Program
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$1 million for the Jobs for America’s Graduates program, assisting high school youth to be college and career ready
style="margin-left:2.7pt;">$2 million for community college workforce development, offering food stamp recipients the opportunity to gain skills, train, and promote employability and self-sufficiency.