Missouri Governor Signs $3.1 Billion Supplemental Budget

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a $3.1 billion supplemental budget bill approved by the state legislature, allowing current state government operations to continue through the upcoming fiscal year. The spending plan includes funding across several areas, including support for child physical abuse forensic examinations, specialized care for children and youth with intensive needs, employment services for individuals with disabilities, World Cup-related federal grants, and disaster relief efforts.

Why it matters

This supplemental budget ensures essential state services will continue while also supporting key public safety and disaster response initiatives. The funding allocations demonstrate the state's commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and preparing for major events like the World Cup.

The details

The $3.1 billion supplemental budget includes $516.8 million in general revenue, $1.9 billion in federal funding, and $670.3 million in other funds. Specific allocations include $180,000 for child physical abuse forensic examination claims, $3.7 million to support specialized care for children and youth with intensive needs, $10.4 million for employment services to help individuals with physical or mental disabilities, $73.8 million in World Cup-related federal grants, $14.2 million for counter-unmanned aircraft system programs, $86 million for tornado disaster relief in St. Louis, and $830 million in disaster spending authority for the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency.

• The supplemental budget bill, House Bill 2014, was approved by the Missouri General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe on March 12, 2026.