MO State News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri business leaders say workforce shortages remain the biggest obstacle to their companies’ growth, and for the vast majority of CEOs, the state’s business climate remains stagnant, hampered by child care issues, inflation and rising crime.   That’s according to new poll results released by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters for tying the current state records for skipjack herring.     MDC confirms Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters is a new state record holder after catching a 3-pound skipjack herring from the Missouri River. The fish ties with two previous

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,900 jobs in November 2023, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point.   Private industry employment increased by 5,600 jobs and government employment increased by 300 jobs. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in November 2023, up

By Garrett Hawkins In a commentary last year before Christmas, I wished for good cell phone service. While cell phone companies continue to build out 5G technology, my own cell phone coverage has been worse, and I’m still waiting for things to get better.   While I wait for reliable cell phone coverage, I’ve added

By Jackie Dover   It’s All About to Change Starting a New Year has many people looking at how they can improve their life and make changes, the dreaded or revered New Year’s Resolution. I love a good resolution as it gives me the opportunity to evaluate what I want to make changes on and

I hope you are enjoying this wonderful season of the year. I know winter is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly brings a festive energy as we spend time with family and enjoy our favorite Christmas traditions. Not to mention we’ve had some pretty great weather thus far!   It is also a

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed suit alongside the State Tax Commission against Jackson County for its failure to follow the law in assessing and levying taxes.   The lawsuit alleges Jackson County caused significant economic harm to residents when it dramatically and illegally increased property owner’s assessments which resulted

by Caleb Jones, executive vice president and CEO of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives JEFFERSON CITY — Front-row parking at the grocery store, stopping at the gas station and finding my cellphone on the tailgate of my truck or catching the biggest trout at fish camp opening day – if you ask my wife