Regional News

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in November by 0.2 points to 98.4. Four of the 10 Index components improved, four declined, and two were unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased four points to 63.  “As the end of the year nears, the outlook for business conditions is not encouraging to small business owners as lawmakers propose additional mandates […]

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased the amount of time young people spent in front of screens. With classroom instruction shifted online and in-person social activities limited, children and teens spent more time than ever in front of computers, phones, TV, and other devices. According to one study, screen time doubled for

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick has joined a coalition of 36 state financial officers and attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to reject a proposed rule change governing fiduciary duty for investment decisions relating to employee retirement income accounts. Contrary to the primary duty of protecting employee interests

JEFFERSON CITY – State Rep. Bill Falkner will lead the House committee responsible for addressing issues of importance to Missouri’s cities, counties, and other municipalities. Falkner was named the chair of the House Local Government Committee by House Speaker Rob Vescovo. Vescovo said Falkner is well-suited to lead the committee based on his extensive service

SEATTLE, Wash. — The holidays, along with all of its festive decorations, provides additional chewing opportunities for our furry friends – and potential emergency visits to the veterinarian. So as we all start to deck the halls this holiday season, Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats & dogs, offers up these five tips

JEFFERSON CITY — State Rep. Craig Fishel will become the new chair of the House Consent and House Procedure Committee. Fishel was named to the post by Speaker Rob Vescovo prior to the start of the 2022 legislative session. Vescovo said Fishel’s background as a small business owner and as a member of the Springfield

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced today that the Delta Leadership Network (DLN) is partnering with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland and Feeding America National Organization to help those impacted by the “Quad-State Tornado” and numerous thunderstorms last Friday evening. Monetary donations will be collected and tracked by Feeding America, who will then

COLUMBIA — Missouri Task Force 1 has been activated for deployment to Kentucky in response to the devastating tornados that struck the state on the evening of December 10, 2021. Missouri Task Force 1 Deploying as a Type III Team to Tornado Damage in Kentucky. Missouri Task Force 1 has been activated by the Federal