Democrats question $250K budget earmark for former Missouri governor’s foundation

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,024

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A $250,000 earmark in Missouri’s budget for a nonprofit founded by former Gov. Mike Parson — including money drawn from a federal program designed to help low-income families — raised red flags for Democratic lawmakers Wednesday, who questioned how and why the money was requested by the executive branch.

The nonprofit, The 57 Foundation, takes its name from Parson’s tenure as Missouri’s 57th governor. In federal tax filings, the organization says its mission …

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