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The Missouri Senate on Tuesday night fell into an intramural fight among Republicans. The debate ended at about 4 a.m. Wednesday.

The Missouri Senate on Tuesday night fell into an intramural fight among Republicans over whether to use the budget to put limits on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in state government.

After nearly 12 hours of debate, the Missouri Senate passed a $50 billion budget early Wednesday morning. 

The Senate’s proposed budget is $4.2 billion more than what the Missouri House passed weeks ago. Like in the House, most of the debate in the Senate was spent over an amendment that would have inserted language against diversity, equity and inclusion.

The state Senate fell into an intramural fight among Republicans over using the budget to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The Senate’s proposed budget is $4.2 billion more than what the House passed weeks ago. Like in the House, most of the debate in the Senate was spent over an amendment that would have inserted language against diversity, equity and inclusion.

Senate spending plan widens I-70, grants raises to direct care aides for people with developmental disabilities and funds Gov. Parson’s plan for expanded pre-kindergarten programs.

Work on all budget bills must be completed by May 5.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A man was shot to death by a police officer in suburban St. Louis early Monday after allegedly pulling a gun while being arrested. World News | Missouri Officer Fatally Shoots Man Who Allegedly Pulled Gun.

Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened in Weldon Spring overnight Sunday into Monday