St. Louis Public Radio News
(2010-03-15)
Gov. Jay Nixon says the budget he recommended in January needs to be trimmed by $500 million.
That's because of a downturn in state tax revenues and uncertainty over whether Congress will extend enhanced Medicaid payments to states.
Nixon has suggested some ideas for cuts, but not $500 million worth.
Republican House leaders say they want the Democratic governor to lead the way in suggesting line-by-line cuts.
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