JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon Friday announced that following Volkswagen’s settlement of a multi-state consumer protection settlement he is making Missouri’s $8.7 million share of the settlement available for the current fiscal year budget.

“Now that these funds are available as a result of yesterday’s settlement, I am making the money available so we can provide additional funding to school transportation, first responders and Missouri’s agricultural producers,” Gov. Nixon said. “Because of Missouri’s fiscal discipline we are able to immediately release these funds to support these important budget priorities.”

The funds made available today include $4.5 million for school transportation, as well as $3 million for a previously deferred biodiesel subsidies transfer.

In addition, the Governor released $1.2 million in funding to the State Emergency Management Agency for Missouri Task Force 1 to support disaster response.

(News Release)