Photo: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers have voted to give Republican
Gov. Mike Parson sweeping authority to spend billions of dollars in federal
stimulus money as the state fights the coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers on
Wednesday approved the use of federal funding for medical supplies, local
governments, nursing homes and other aid. Parson says he’ll sign the bill as
soon as possible. Parson’s administration asked for the authority to spend
roughly $4.8 billion in federal dollars in response to the pandemic, but at
least $1.8 billion of that hasn’t been promised by Congress. Lawmakers are
taking social distancing precautions as they conduct business.
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