Federal Spending
Lawmakers blast federal payments to deceased Americans(The Center Square) – Two lead House lawmakers blasted a federal program this week for sending over $100 million to deceased Americans. The lawmakers sent a letter to the Pension… Read More
Economy
Report: Consumer confidence dwindles as economic fears rise(The Center Square) – Consumers feel 13% less confident about their financial outlook now than they did just a year ago, with the overall dip in optimism representing the second-largest… Read More
Employment, Missouri
Missouri allocates $30M in federal ARPA funds to 19 organizations for workforce training(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday the distribution of $30 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to 19 organizations throughout the state. The… Read More
Local News
Jobs for America’s Graduates program thrives at Dora High SchoolDORA, Mo. – In its second year of operation, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program at Dora High School is already seeing success in helping students navigate… Read More
Economy
Illinois has the worst unemployment rate of all states(The Center Square) – Illinois continues to struggle with unemployment as new numbers show the state is dead last out of the 50 states. The Bureau of Labor… Read More
Opinion
OPINION: Kansas City is in a Tech Boom. Here’s How You Can Cash In.America is experiencing a staggering shift in the labor market, and business owners are struggling to respond. You’ve no doubt experienced this if you’ve had a longer-than-usual wait… Read More
State Government
Missouri House passes bill that could reduce unemployment insurance benefits period to eight weeks during low unemploymentThe Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 1860 94-41 on April 14, which would reduce the maximum length of unemployment insurance benefits to eight weeks during times of… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Silver Dollar City launches new student outreach program to employ, transport rural students to summer jobs at the parkBRANSON, Mo. – Silver Dollar City has launched a new program to strengthen its bond within the community by helping local school kids obtain temporary jobs over the… Read More
National
Small businesses concerned as job openings hit record high(The Center Square) – Two more economic markers Wednesday raised concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, even as gas prices rise, inflation soars, and the invasion of Ukraine… Read More