Missouri
New federal grant brings Missouri early childhood programs total to $44M(The Center Square) – Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will receive a $4 million federal grant to improve and expand access to early childhood programs. The grant brings… Read More
Inflation
Positive GDP in Q4 sparks to optimism for 2023(The Center Square) – Growth in the nation’s gross domestic product during the last half of 2022 shows the raising of interest rates to control inflation didn’t harm the economy,… Read More
St. Louis
St. Louis investing $449M from Rams settlement while planning how to spend funds(The Center Square) – A select few St. Louis and Missouri money managers are receiving two big orders worth almost half a billion dollars. The City of St. Louis and… Read More
Missouri, State Government
Missouri Gov. Parson recommends 8.7% pay increase for state employees to General Assembly(The Center Square) – State employees might get an 8.7% pay increase, and some working in certain care facilities during high-demand shifts might get a $2-per-hour increase under a plan… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri Chamber announces public safety as a 2023 legislative priority(The Center Square) – Missouri’s crime rate is affecting the state’s economic competitiveness and public safety must be a legislative priority, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read More