GOVERNOR PARSON DELIVERS
2023 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
The State of the State Address had a theme of “We Are Not Done Yet.” Governor Parson reflected on successes over the last year, including the state’s largest income tax cut and agriculture support.
Governor Parson highlighted items in his proposed budget including funding for the following:
Infrastructure
- Continue broadband expansion
- Update railway crossings
- Major investment to widen and rebuild the I-70 corridor
Workforce Development and Education
- Fully funding the foundation formula
- School transportation needs
- Career Ladder Program expansion
- Continue Teacher Baseline Salary Program
- Childcare – Expand Pre-K options and establish three new childcare tax credit programs
Government Reform
- Increase to state workers’ pay
- Additional funding for the MO Department of Social Services and Children’s Division
Health and Mental Health Care
- Expand youth behavioral health liaison program
- Funding for Certified Nurse Assistant training programs
- Allocate funding to MO Dept. of Health and Senior Svcs. to implement a new maternal mortality plan
Public Safety
- Continued support for law enforcement officers
- School safety grants
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