https://www.kxcv.org/tags/cindy-olaughlin Cindy O'Laughlin en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:48:16 GMT https://www.kxcv.org/regional-news/2026-04-24/missouri-senates-48-8b-budget-restores-funding-to-higher-education-and-child-care On Thursday, the House rejected the Senate version of the operating budget which will send it to a conference committee to work out a compromise. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:48:16 GMT https://www.kxcv.org/regional-news/2026-04-24/missouri-senates-48-8b-budget-restores-funding-to-higher-education-and-child-care Sarah Kellogg