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The budget bills now go to the Missouri Senate, where they are likely to undergo many changes. The House must also consider several other budget bills, including funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

For the first time this fall semester, students at Truman State University can declare a new major: cannabis and natural medicinals.

Rep. Doug Richey, a Republican from Excelsior Springs, is proposing a narrowed version of his amendment banning diversity, equity and inclusion programming as the Missouri budget debate moves to the Senate.

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tweeted that a job posting for a “diversity, inclusion and belonging leader” was an example of “left-wing indoctrination in the workplace” and the wrong use of taxpayer dollars. State agency leaders say inclusion and belonging programs help retain employees during a severe staffing shortage.

Legislation that would prohibit colleges from hiring diversity, equity and inclusion consultants and remove diversity questions from hiring requirements was heard by a House committee last week.

UMSL, UMKC and Missouri S&T all have more first-time college students committed to coming this fall than at the same time last year.

The bill to allow unrestricted tuition increases now goes to the Missouri Senate after House lawmakers passed it Tuesday.

Missouri's Bright Flight Scholarship is for undergraduates who score in the top 3% of the ACT or SAT. The hope is that the extra money will keep them in state.

Most of the cuts will effect higher and K-12 education. The Office of Administration, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Social Services will also see cuts in funding.

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