Congress just passed the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill, and it’s going to drain Missouri’s budget.

💸 Up to $429 million in lost state tax revenue
⚠️ Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP that hurt families
🏫 All this equals less funding for schools, roads, & health care

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🚨 Medicaid cuts = Missouri health care crisis

Why it matters:
⚠️ 1.2M Missourians rely on Medicaid
⚠️ 39% of kids + 66% of nursing home care in MO covered by Medicaid
⚠️ $1.3B/year in state & federal Medicaid funding at risk
⚠️ 4 rural hospitals at risk for immediate shut down

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The move sank funding for major projects around the state, including national guard facilities, Boys and Girls clubs, and community health centers, to name a few. And it could seriously damage relations within the House and between chambers. #moleg #mogov via @rudikellermi.bsky.social

2 weeks left in session. Here’s what’s happening at the MO Capitol.

✅ The MO Supreme Court upholds worker protections
🚨 Reproductive rights under threat, AGAIN
📚 Public schools catch temporary break on open enrollment debate

Watch this quick update for what’s happening now & what’s coming next.

Wow! A packed house for our first town hall of the year. Standing room only w/over 90 people from across the political spectrum. We had great conversations. Key takeaway: People want to be involved in the legislative process. They want their voices heard—& respected—by their elected officials.

Springfield, MO! Join me for a town hall this Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am at the Brentwood Library. See the full Q1 town hall schedule below!

Enjoying a beautiful 60-degree February day with a hike at the Springfield Nature Center before heading back to Jefferson City for the work week. Grateful for a little time outdoors before diving back into legislative work!