Property tax revenue down 90.6% from previous quarter in Missouri
The second quarter brought in $3 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 90.6% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Missouri faces declining net farm income for second consecutive year
Missouri's net farm income is expected to decline for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to a report by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). The bi-annual report evaluates various financial indicators related to agriculture in Missouri, including cash receipts and production statistics, to project the state's net farm income.
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Hawley reiterates support for Israel on anniversary of October 7 attacks
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released a statement to commemorate the event, emphasizing continued support for Israel. "One year ago today our great ally Israel was savagely attacked. A year later, they’re still fighting to defend their nation," said Sen. Hawley. "Now more than ever, we must stand with Israel."
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U.S. Army Corps updates Coldwater Creek signs amid radiation concerns
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will update signage around Coldwater Creek, a site in Missouri affected by toxic waste disposal dating back to World War II. The Army Corps plans to install new signs in November.
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Voters support using Rams funds for neighborhood infrastructure improvements
St. Louis voters have expressed a strong preference for investing in infrastructure in underinvested neighborhoods in North and Southeast City, as well as Downtown, using funds from the Rams settlement. This information comes from a poll commissioned by Greater St. Louis, Inc., which surveyed 600 likely voters for the city's April 2025 general election.
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Five charged with defrauding elderly victims using tech support scam
Five individuals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, accused of stealing over $8 million from elderly victims across at least ten states through a tech support scam involving gold bars. The accused are Dariona Lambert, 22; Zhamoniq Stevens, 23; Chintankumar Parekh, 51; Mehul Darji, 41; and Sital Singh, 42. Lambert, Stevens, and Parekh were initially indicted in June.
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St. Louis woman pleads guilty to stealing deceased relative's government benefits
A woman from St. Louis admitted on Monday to stealing government benefits intended for her deceased grandmother. Shamari Jackson, 32, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in St. Louis for one felony count of theft of government money.
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Analysis: Missouri one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Show-Me State Times shows that Missouri is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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St. Louis ranks third nationally in job growth according to new federal data
New federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the St. Louis metropolitan area has climbed to third place nationally in job growth, sharing this position with Indianapolis. The only cities surpassing St. Louis in job growth from August 2023 to August 2024 are Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
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St. Louis man sentenced for embezzlement and wire fraud
U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has sentenced a St. Louis man to one year and one day in prison for embezzling funds from his employer. The individual, Stephen Patrick Higgins, aged 32, was also ordered to repay $100,485 to both his former employer and an insurance company.
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Missouri Chamber PAC announces endorsements ahead of November election
Ahead of the November 5 general election, the Missouri Chamber PAC has released its complete list of endorsements. The organization aims to support candidates who advocate for job creation and economic growth in the private sector.
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Hawley and Welch propose new measures against corporate misconduct
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley from Missouri and Peter Welch of Vermont have introduced a bipartisan legislative proposal aimed at addressing corporate misconduct among major American businesses. The proposed legislation, named the Hold Corporate Criminals Accountable Act, seeks to empower the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take stronger actions against corporate wrongdoing.
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St. Louis County woman sentenced for fraudulent pandemic loan scheme
A woman from St. Louis County has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution for fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related loans. U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel delivered the sentence on Thursday, requiring Melissa T. Stevenson to repay $279,201.