Funding

Missouri is behind on payments to Amtrak for operating Missouri River Runner Trains and the state legislature has under funded the service for years.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's alcohol and tobacco enforcement efforts could get an earmarked funding boost under a plan endorsed by the state Senate. Legislation given initial approval would dedicate 70 percent of the fees from alcohol and tobacco licenses and permits to a special state fund...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fourteen Missouri schools will share $7.5 million in federal funds aimed at low-achieving schools.