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Missouri’s Spending Plan Discussed By Legislature
Missouri’s Spending Plan Discussed By Legislature
Missouri’s Spending Plan Discussed By Legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Private negotiations over Missouri's proposed $26 billion spending plan for next fiscal year are raising questions about transparency in lawmakers' decisions. The Legislature on Thursday passed next year's budget after a compromise was reached during closed-doors talks with a few key negotiators...
Missouri House Approves Increased Transparency
Missouri House Approves Increased Transparency
Missouri House Approves Increased Transparency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Any advertisements or educational materials paid for with taxpayer funds would have to carry a notice of that fact under a bill supporters say will increase transparency. The measure to require a notice that taxpayer funds were used for radio, television, print and electronic communications to the public was approved by the House yesterday by a 125-28 vote...