Wrap: The Missouri Senate passed next year's budget despite warnings that the use of one-term federal dollars would create a shortfall for next year.

Cape Girardeau Republican Senator Jason Crowell voted against the 2012 budget and argued that next year's budget could have a gap as large as 700 million dollar due to the use of federal stimulus money.  

Appropriations chair Columbia Senator Kurt Schaefer said the Senate should wait until they have a more accurate estimate of the shortfall before acting on next year's budget.

The budget returns to the House where they will decide either to accept the changes made in the Senate or go to a conference.

From the state Capitol, I'm Jordan Shapiro.

Wrap: As the Missouri Senate passed the 23 billion dollar budget, one Senator warned about the state's fiscal policy and its impact on future budgets.

Cape Girardeau Republican Jason Crowell said the use of one-time federal funds in this year's state budget could create a budget shortfall as high as $700 million dollars next year. 

Senate Appropriations Chair Columbia Senator Kurt Schaefer agreed with Crowell but said the problem should be discussed next year.

The budget returns to the House now, where they are expected to vote for a conference with the Senate.

From the state Capitol, I'm Jordan Shapiro.