National
End of federal unemployment raises questions about fraud, joblessness(The Center Square) – Federal unemployment benefits ended over the holiday weekend, raising questions about how the payments’ expiration will affect the job market and whether Congress will renew the… Read More
National
Economy created only a third of expected jobs in August(The Center Square) – A new federal jobs report released Friday showed that job creation for the month of August fell far short of expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More
State Government
Ameren and Google partner up to give Nest units to local residentsMid-Missouri residents are now eligible to apply for a free Google Nest Learning Thermostat (retail $129) through Ameren and Google’s newest partnership. Google Nest is a ‘smart’ thermostat that learns… Read More
State Government
Health care, technology sectors dominate Missouri’s current, projected labor market(The Center Square) – As the nation’s workforce celebrates Labor Day, a new Missouri report shows the sectors with the most jobs, areas where job seekers are pursuing employment and projected… Read More
Mizzou
Starters are set: who’s taking the field in Mizzou’s season openerMizzou football’s long-awaited return is finally here. The depth chart is official, the injury report is out, and Mizzou fans can build a good idea of what to expect on… Read More
State Government
Group in Salem puts words into actions with Love Thy Neighbor programSALEM, Mo. – Nearly a year ago, Jeremiah and Rachel Privett organized a community meeting to discuss implementing a program powered by churches and friendly neighbors to benefit those in… Read More
Mizzou
Breakdown of Central Michigan ahead of season opener against MizzouMizzou football is finally back in season, and fans will pack Faurot Field this Saturday for the Tigers’ opening game against the Central Michigan Chippewas. This matchup is the first… Read More
National
Texas abortion ban becomes law; U.S. Supreme Court opts not to intervene, for now(The Center Square) – A bill that bans abortion in the state of Texas at about six weeks after conception went into effect on Wednesday. The new law requires doctors to… Read More
State Government
Study says Missouri’s largest airports, St. Louis, Kansas City, could gain billions by privatizing(The Center Square) – St. Louis became one of the first cities in the United States to explore the possibility of privatizing with St. Louis Lambert International Airport in 2017. Read More
State Government
Judge rejects Rams’ motion to move trial over leaving St. Louis out of St. Louis(The Center Square) – St. Louis Circuit Judge Christopher McGraugh has rejected a request by lawyers from the NFL, the Rams and Rams’ owner Stan Kroenke to move a scheduled… Read More
State Government
State Sen. Mike Moon announces bid for Missouri’s 7th Congressional seatASH GROVE, Mo. – State Sen. Mike Moon announced his candidacy for Missouri’s 7th Congressional seat on Tuesday. The North Carolina native will seek to replace Rep. Billy Long after… Read More
State Government
Judge denies request to block Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation ActJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Cole County judge denied a request to block Missouri’s Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) on Friday, one day before the law was set to… Read More
National
More than 30 members of Congress call on Biden to be impeached or resign(The Center Square) – More than 30 Republican members of Congress have called on President Joe Biden to be impeached or resign following the U.S.’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Others… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s National Guard mobilized to assist Louisiana after Hurricane Ida(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson mobilized the Missouri National Guard on Tuesday to assist in recovery efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida caused damage throughout the… Read More
State Government
Missouri’s school choice program underway, in the process of finding a directorMissouri’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program took effect on August 28, beginning the implementation process of an education savings accounts (ESAs) program for Missouri children. HB 349, sponsored by… Read More
National
Report: Home-schooled children increased from 13K in 1973 to 5M in 2020(The Center Square) – The number of children being home-schooled has grown from an estimated 13,000 in 1973 to 5 million, according to a report by the National Home Education Research InstituteThe home-school… Read More
National
Reports: Austin will be least affordable city outside of California by December(The Center Square) – By the end of December, Austin will be the least affordable city to live outside of California, according to an analysis by the real estate company … Read More
National, State Government
Wentzville Marine among those killed in terrorist attacks at Kabul airportWENTZVILLE, Mo. – A 20-year-old Marine from Missouri was among those killed in the pair of suicide bombings at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday. Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s congressional delegation comments on Afghanistan bombings, deaths of U.S. service members(The Center Square) – Missouri’s eight members of Congress are sounding off after Thursday’s bombings at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense reported 13 American service… Read More
State Government
Homeless shelter in Springfield continues to grow, helping hundreds off the streetsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Reverend Everett Cook and his wife Esther started Victory Mission in 1976 to help feed homeless individuals in the Downtown Springfield area, offering free sandwiches and coffee… Read More