Missouri Disability Rights Rally Restores $105M in Cuts
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Hundreds of Missourians with disabilities rallied at the state Capitol, advocating for the restoration of $80.7 million in proposed cuts to disability services. The cuts target key programs like self-directed supports and structured day programs. Lawmakers heard emotional testimonies from families and advocates about the real-life impact of losing these services. Senator Lincoln Hough proposed an alternative budget restoring over $105 million, including $32 million in general revenue, by redirecting funds from a Capitol expansion project. Senate Appropriations Chair Rusty Black also pledged to fight the cuts. Advocates welcome the momentum but warn that some fixes might be temporary or hit other safety net programs.
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