A monthly survey of bank CEOs in Missouri and nine other Midwestern states shows a dismal outlook. The report shows the February score fell to 38 on a zero-to-100 scale, where 50 is growth neutral. Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss said the new...
The federal farm bill has expired, leaving critical programs in limbo for Missouri farmers. Alisa Nelson talks to west-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who is leading an effort to put the farm bill at the top of the to-do list in November.
This year’s version of the federal farm bill is stalled in the U.S. House after being passed by the House Agriculture Committee three months ago. Western Missouri Congressman Mark Alford, who sits on that committee, said the bill would maintain many programs crucial...
Barring any last-minute deals, the federal government will shut down Sunday. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said the battle centers around a small group of Republicans who are rebelling against the agreement earlier this year that raised the nation’s debt...
Congress reconvenes next week, and they’re facing a tight deadline with the still-unfinished farm bill. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, said finding time to debate the farm bill on the House floor won’t be easy. “A lot of things expire in...
