Ashley Aune: July 2026 Capitol Report

Hello Friends,

I hope you’re having a great summer and finding time to enjoy it with family and friends. I wanted to share this week’s legislative update and keep you informed on the issues impacting Missouri.

In this edition, you’ll find an overview of Governor Kehoe’s nearly $500 million in budget cuts and what they could mean for public education and state services, information about Amendment 1 and the upcoming vote to renew funding for Missouri’s state parks and soil and water conservation programs, and an update on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s proposed A–F school grading system and the costs associated with implementing it.