A new WalletHub report finds that Missouri’s average mortgage rate is the second-largest increase...
Missouri Bankers Association not concerned about spike in mortgage rate increase
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Missouri works to futureproof its workforce pipeline
A Missouri House committee is working to solve the state's growing workforce challenges. Education...
Mizzou economists project $9 billion drop in America’s farm income
Mizzou economists are projecting that America’s net farm income is $137 billion – about $9 billion...
Soybean executive on end of dock workers’ strike and what comes next
A tentative agreement between dock workers and a group of shipping companies ended last week’s...
Will Congress pass a Farm Bill this year? Missouri Congressman Alford makes the push
If Congress does not pass a Farm Bill by the end of the year, Missouri farmers will begin to pay...
Missouri looks to ‘upskill’ its workforce as artificial intelligence grows
According to data from 2021, nearly 21% of Missourians over the age of 25 have had some college,...
Former KC Federal Reserve Bank chair worried about federal debt
A warning about the growing national debt comes from the former president of Kansas City’s Federal...
Congressman Alford: Port strike could make covid supply chain struggles ‘look like cakewalk’
Missourians could see an increase in the cost of merchandise and farmers could experience shipping...
Mizzou economists project ‘mixed outlook’ for U.S. agriculture after evaluating economy (LISTEN)
Mizzou economists are projecting a mixed outlook after evaluating the AG economy. Senior Research...
Emails show Missouri leader pleads with vendors to fix childcare payment system problems
Missouri hopes to clear up snafus soon in its transition from an old childcare payment system to a...
Missouri governor candidates discuss minimum wage ballot measure
A proposed minimum wage ballot measure and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers is on the...
Missouri’s Mark Alford urges U.S. House Speaker to prioritize federal farm bill this year
There’s a renewed push to get the U.S. House to pass the 2024 Farm Bill before the end of the...
Missouri rain leads to cancellation of Sky Wars fireworks competition
The event known as the "premier fireworks championship of the United States" won't be happening...
Missouri has approved 12 productions since reviving film tax credit program
Missouri is back in business with the film industry. After a more than ten-year hiatus, Missouri...
New St. Louis Task Force to create 1,000 jobs (LISTEN)
A new task force plans to beef up the St. Louis area’s aerospace, transportation, and...
Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposes minimum wage, paid sick leave effort
A higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Missouri workers will be on the state’s general...
New Missouri task force to crack down on hemp candies that are making kids sick and high
Since September 1, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has visited 64...
Missouri moves forward with $1.7 billion plan to increase broadband connectivity
Missouri is receiving more than $1.7 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity....
Missouri blacksmith creates lasting tools “the way we used to” (LISTEN)
With a career in the aviation industry and the knowledge of three generations of blacksmiths...
St. Louis senator hopes to rehabilitate city’s downtown vacant eyesores
A state Senator is calling on lawmakers to provide incentives to rehabilitate vacant commercial...
Despite Missouri growing thirsty, drought alert expires
Despite drought conditions rebounding, Missouri is no longer under a drought alert. Gov. Mike...
Proposed casino at Lake of the Ozarks WILL be on November ballot
Missouri voters will get to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a casino...
New Missouri law bars eviction delays by local governments
A new law has begun that prevents Missouri cities and counties from enforcing eviction delays...
New Missouri law set to begin Wednesday to expand senior property tax relief program
Current state law allows Missouri counties to freeze property tax increases for homeowners who are...
Slight improvement in Missouri’s drought picture
Drought conditions have improved slightly in Missouri over the past week. The latest drought...
Missouri eligible for third largest allocation to expand broadband in the U.S. (LISTEN)
Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development has been approved to request over $1.7 billion in...
Obscure new Missouri law leads to $800,000 shortfall in Ste. Genevieve County
A state law that took effect last year has resulted in Ste. Genevieve County receiving far less...
Missouri state fair queen wants to bridge the gap between new and longtime fair visitors
This year’s state fair queen crown is being worn by a northwest Missouri teen. Claire Walker, of...
Expert explains how Small Business Deduction’s 2025 expiration could hurt Missourians (LISTEN)
The Small Business Deduction is set to expire in 2025, possibly hurting business owners in the...
Governor Parson leaves for Panama Saturday for latest Missouri trade mission
Gov. Mike Parson is headed to Panama this weekend and agriculture is a focus of the trade trip....