Missouri lawmakers OK election year budget with tax rebates, money for construction
Budget includes pay raises for low-paid teachers and rebate checks up to $500 for taxpayers thanks to an influx of tax revenue and federal pandemic aid.
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Missouri lawmakers are poised to require schools test and, potentially, filter drinking water to prevent lead poisoning, making the state one of just a handful that require administrators to meet standards stricter than federal regulations. The state offers grants for schools to pay for water testing, but there is no requirement to test, and only […]
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