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Attempts to create tax credits for child care-related causes continue to be at a roadblock because of challenges from Freedom Caucus members in the Missouri Senate.
Missouri has plenty of money left in reserve as the state Senate prepares to work on the almost $51 billion budget passed Thursday in the House, but one looming issue could disrupt final passage and put the surplus in danger of disappearing.
The MO House passed a $50.8 billion budget, but debates on Planned Parenthood funding and renewing medical provider taxes could slow Senate progress.
Missouri has plenty of money left in reserve as the state Senate prepares to work on the almost $51 billion budget passed Thursday in the House, but one looming issue could disrupt final passage and put the surplus in danger of disappearing.
“House Republicans had the power to do much better but consciously chose not to,” said House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, who is running for governor.