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Governor’s Budget Freeze and Cuts | St. Louis News

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St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 2, 2026
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Summary

Governor Mike Kehoe just pulled off a major fiscal maneuver — slashing $53 million in spending and freezing another $440 million, all while issuing over 60 line-item vetoes and imposing restrictions on 70+ budget items. These moves aren’t just numbers; they’re reshaping state priorities, putting critical community programs and infrastructure projects on hold — all while officials wait for revenue reports to decide if the frozen funds will ever move. The real drama? That $440 million in limbo — it could be the next big story. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e0a53bf00c2bc33