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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has swiftly moved to pass House Bill 1488, sponsored by State Representative Brenda Shields. The bill, which received overwhelming support with a vote of 113-39, introduces a comprehensive tax credit package aimed at promoting development of additional childcare resources to serve Missouri families.   Missouri is currently facing […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To celebrate Drinking Water Week, May 5-11, 2024, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water Works Association are cohosting a poster contest for Missouri fifth grade students. The department is now accepting contest entries, which must be postmarked by March 15, 2024.   Following the theme,

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – There are currently more than 1.1 million Missourians over the age of 60. Estimates suggest that older adults will outnumber minors for the first time by 2030, and older adults will greatly outnumber minors by 2060. The older adult population is also becoming more diverse. These demographic shifts will have a profound impact

KANSAS CITY – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.3% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.   The January increase was led by a 0.2% advance in the all items less food and energy index, mainly due to higher