Missouri Capitol Building
Coverage of Missouri Capitol Building in the Nexus archive.
- Our safety net was already full of holes. They’re only getting bigger
The article highlights the growing inadequacy of U.S. social safety net programs, particularly housing and food assistance, as costs for essentials like housing and healthcare outpace wages. It details systemic issues such as long waitlists for Section 8 housing, administrative errors in assistance programs, and policy decisions that prioritize tax cuts over support for low-income families.
- Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoes, restricts nearly $500 million from Missouri state budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $53 million and restricted $441 million in the state's $50.7 billion budget due to declining revenues and a shrinking pandemic-era surplus. The restrictions blocked spending on 42 new budget items and 28 unfinished construction projects, including a Missouri Capitol renovation and a Springfield apartment complex, while allowing some infrastructure projects like a parking garage and road relocation.