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Hawley accuses Visa and Mastercard of operating as a ‘monopoly’
Are Visa and Mastercard operating a monopoly on credit cards? That’s the accusation from U.S. Sen....
Boeing to lay off nearly 700 Missouri workers soon
(St. Louis, MO) -- Aerospace manufacturer Boeing plans to lay off nearly 700 Missouri workers,...
‘No longer cows and plows’: Lawmakers hear ways to boost Missouri’s agtech industry
Missouri’s agtech industry brings in over $94 billion to the state. That’s according to Kristine...
Missouri Farm Bureau President wants equal treatment in USPS mail delivery plan
The Missouri Farm Bureau is condemning The U.S. Postal Service's plans to overhaul its mail...
Missouri recognized as a top state in building skilled workforce
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development was recognized at a national...
New audit finds significant inadequacies with Missouri’s Property Tax Credit program
A new state audit has found “significant inadequacies” with Missouri’s Property Tax Credit...
Here’s what Missouri closings to expect on this Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day. All federal, state, and local government offices are closed today. Post...
The economy was a major election focus, so when can we expect to save money?
Since the economy was a key talking point in the presidential election, when can we expect...
Proposition A passes, will raise Missouri minimum wage to $15 an hour and mandate paid sick leave
Missouri voters passed Proposition A, which will raise the state’s minimum wage and mandate sick...
It’s back: Governor Parson issues drought alert for Missouri
Missouri’s abundant rainfall is gone and the dry spell is back. Gov. Mike Parson has signed an...
Western Smokehouse Partners to open new plant, create 280 jobs in central Missouri
A local co-manufacturer of meat snacks has announced plans to open a new plant in central...
New MU-created vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to protect the state’s $1.65 billion cattle...
Silver Dollar City announces resort hotel, $500M expansion
Silver Dollar City is adding a resort hotel to its attractions. The theme park near southwest...
Missouri Bankers Association explains mortgage rate increases and what it means for home buying (LISTEN)
A new WalletHub report found that Missouri’s average mortgage rate had the second-largest increase...
Ameren Missouri wants to increase residential electric rate by 15%
(Jefferson City, MO) – Ameren Missouri wants to increase the electric rate for residential...
Missouri voters will get to decide whether to place their bets on Lake of the Ozarks casino
If Missouri voters give their blessing, the Show Me State could have a casino near the Lake of the...
Jefferson County Sheriff supports Amendment 6, which would restore court fee to fund pensions
Missouri voters will get to decide in November whether to reinstate a $3 court fee and put the...
What closures to expect in Missouri on this Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day
(Jefferson City, MO) – Two holidays are being celebrated today by state and federal governments -...
National travel publication lists Branson as one of the best small towns to live
Travel and Leisure magazine has named Branson tenth on its list of 'Best Small Towns to Live.'...
Missouri Bankers Association not concerned about spike in mortgage rate increase
A new WalletHub report finds that Missouri’s average mortgage rate is the second-largest increase...
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...