The cuts were needed, Gov. Kehoe said, to make up for education spending beyond his recommendation and to anticipate revenue shortfalls in future years.
The suspect, prior sex offender Anthony Hawkin, has been out on bond since May, while facing charges in St. Louis County for failing to register as a sex offender.
The rescue divers were able to locate the man and pull him out but he was in critical condition and rushed to the hospital, where officials said he died around 2 am.