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The $50 billion state budget passed today by the Missouri General Assembly contains funding for Greater St. Louis, Inc. priorities, including sustained investments in the Missouri Technology Corporation and public transportation.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. worked with appropriators in the Missouri House and Senate on a sustained investment in funding for MTC and public transit, securing $16 million and $11.7 million ($10 million general revenue + $1.7 million state transportation fund), respectively.
GSL also played a supporting role in advocating for $2.8 billion on Interstate 70 improvements and over $100 million for pre-K and childcare.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. was also successful in advocating for the removal of language from the budget regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, which would have jeopardized state and regional economic and workforce initiatives.
“These investments show current and prospective businesses and talent that the state is an active partner in their success and will make Missouri more competitive on the national and global stage,” said Greater St. Louis, Inc. Chief Policy Officer Tracy Henke.
“Greater St. Louis, Inc. thanks Speaker of the House Dean Plocher, House Budget Chair Cody Smith, Senate Appropriations Chair Lincoln Hough, Senator Brian Williams, and members of the General Assembly who recognize the value of state investment in innovation, public transit, infrastructure, and childcare.”