Gov. Nixon signs $27 billion budget despite concerns

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a $27.3 billion budget that boosts spending for education while attempting to block money from going to Planned Parenthood.

The budget bills enacted Friday add $71 million to the nearly $3.3 billion of existing basic aid for K-12 schools. But Nixon expressed disappointment that the increase is less than he recommended.

Nixon also voiced concerns about a provision that attempts to prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding for health care services. The Democratic governor said he will "analyze the legal ramifications" of the move by the Republican-led Legislature.

The budget includes a 2 percent pay hike for state employees.

Nixon signed budget bills earlier this week that increase funding for public universities by 4 percent and also provide more for mental health services.