Families, caregivers plead with Missouri lawmakers to reverse governor’s disability cuts

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,169

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Dozens of Missourians with developmental disabilities, their families, care staff and advocates packed a basement hearing room in the Capitol this week to oppose $80.7 million in proposed cuts to services that help people with disabilities live safely in their homes and participate actively in their communities.

One witness after another testified — to applause from the audience and tears from some lawmakers — that the proposed pay rate reductions of 21% to 29% …

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