Politics
‘Beware’: Trump tells defense industry no more huge payouts until weapons come faster, better(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump warned major U.S. defense contractors on Wednesday he will block dividend or stock buybacks and curb executive compensation until companies ramp up… Read More
Culture
Modest Boeing strike hits Missouri and Illinois fighter jet plantsA few thousand Boeing defense employees responsible for fighter jet construction in Missouri and Illinois went on strike Monday. The roughly 3,200 protesting workers from the International Association of Machinists… Read More
Missouri
Boeing gets $192M in incentives from Missouri, St. Louis County for $1.8B expansion(The Center Square) – Missouri and St. Louis County are combining to give Boeing $192.7 million to assist with a potential $1.8 billion expansion next to St. Louis International Airport. Read More
Missouri, Taxes
Eyes on Missouri government after St. Louis County OKs $155M tax break to Boeing(The Center Square) – After the St. Louis County Council approved $155 million in tax breaks for a $2 billion expansion planned by Boeing, eyes turned toward Jefferson City to… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s congressional delegation rallies to secure $900M F/A-18 order(The Center Square) – Missouri’s congressional delegation is rallying behind a proposed $900 million allocation for Boeing to build 12 F/A-18 Super Hornets at its plant near St. Louis. The… Read More
National, State Government
Leading Missouri Democrat Senate candidate claims to fight corporate PACs despite lengthy donation historyJEFFERSON CITY, Mo – After long-time Senator Roy Blunt announced he was not running for reelection in 2021, questions over who would run to fill the seat began… Read More