Gov. Kehoe Takes Action On SFY 2027 Budget
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state fiscal year 2027 budget, totaling $50.7 billion that will begin on Wednesday, July 1. The governor issued 65 vetoes, totaling more than $30 million in general revenue and 78 expenditure restrictions, including $337.2 million in general revenue.
Medicaid hospital reimbursements will not be impacted by any veto or restriction. The governor vetoed language in the Missouri Department of Social Services appropriation bill related to reporting requirements for 340B entities. The full list of vetoes can be found here, and expenditure restrictions are available here.
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