Missouri House sends $50 billion budget package, cuts and all, to Senate
The Missouri House has sent a $50 billion budget package to the Senate, despite ongoing disagreements among Republicans over key elements such as Medicaid overhaul and tax provisions. The package aims to extract $1.5 trillion in savings over the next decade, but its passage is uncertain due to concerns over the impact of cuts on constituents.
The Missouri House has passed a $50 billion budget package. The package now heads to the Senate. Republicans are still debating how to overhaul Medicaid and which tax provisions to cut. The House Energy and Commerce Committee needs to find $880 billion in savings. This may involve changing the federal government's contribution to the Medicaid program. Some Republicans are concerned that this could lead to fewer people being covered in their home states.
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