State Government

First Missouri school choice chief to put ‘passion into action’ in leading expansion

(The Center Square) – State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Monday named former Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Community Finance Manager Kim Baughman to serve as the state’s first school… Read More

State Government

Students getting $218 million from $496 million in federal pandemic funds awarded to Missouri public universities

(The Center Square) – Missouri’s public universities will receive $496 million in federal COVID-19 funds and distribute about 44% – $218 million – in financial aid to students by September 2022. Read More

State Government

Missouri school districts scrambling to feed students as vendors struggle with labor, product shortages

(The Center Square) – Some school districts throughout Missouri are struggling to feed students as food vendors struggle with supply chain issues and labor shortages. Kohl Wholesale, a food supplier… Read More