State Government
Missouri’s broadband director eager to improve connectivity with $500M from feds(The Center Square) – As a few dozen people in a St. Louis County Library conference room and dozens more online viewed a presentation on Missouri’s broadband plan, the screen… Read More
Culture
Commenting begins on proposed rules seeking to protect minors at Missouri public libraries(The Center Square) – Missourians have 30 days beginning today to comment on a proposed rule requiring state-funded libraries to have written policies describing what materials are appropriate for minors. Read More
Biden administration
Court cites harm to Missouri in stopping Biden’s student loan forgiveness(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court on Monday granted a nationwide temporary injunction stopping the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in… Read More
2022 election
One Missouri county passes 10% business tax cut, another defeats 51% reduction(The Center Square) – Voters gave mixed results to ballot initiatives to reduce commercial property taxes in two Missouri counties during Tuesday’s elections. In Laclede County, 60% of voters decided… Read More
Agriculture, Economy
Agriculture researcher predicts ‘perfect storm’ for high grocery prices nationwide(The Center Square) – The cost of farming will remain volatile next year, and high grocery prices with it, according to a University of Missouri research associate for the Food… Read More