Missouri lawmakers scour for savings to shield disability, health programs from cuts

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Missouri lawmakers scrounged for unspent or underutilized funds that could be cut from next year’s budget Monday, vowing to protect programs they said are vital to the health of Missourians.

Republican state Rep. Darin Chappell of Rogersville vowed during a presentation of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to minimize proposed cuts to two programs designed to help Missourians with developmental disabilities live safely in their homes and participate actively in their …

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