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Jan. 17, 2019Missouri |  By: AP

Governor proposes an increase in public school funding

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is proposing a funding increase for public K-12 schools while seeking to hold core funding flat for public colleges and universities.
The budget outlined Wednesday by Parson includes a $61 million increase in basic funding for public schools. That would supply the full $3.55 billion called for under state law. School transportation also would get more money.
Parson's budget chief said he is proposing to keep funding for higher education institutions at the same level as this year.
The nearly $29.8 billion operating budget also includes a 3 percent pay raise for state employees that would start in January 2020. Certain employees would get an additional pay raise to try to bring their salaries up to marketplace standards.
The budget would leave unspent about $117 million.