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Missouri bill proposes free college tuition for first responders and their children

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing a legislative bill that aims to grant free college tuition to first responders and their children.

Missouri proposes regrouping film tax credits to boost industry growth

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

For the past decade, Missouri did not offer incentives to production companies for filming.

Atlas Week highlights global health through Dawes' advocacy for health equity

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

Daniel Dawes, J.D., an expert on health equity and policy, addressed attendees at the Wool Ballroom during the 2025 Atlas Week Signature Symposium.

Hawley asks Zuckerberg to testify after Meta whistleblower's claims

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, has invited Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify under oath following serious allegations made by former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams.

Missouri Senate reviews HB 269, aiming to expand child care access

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Missouri Senate is currently reviewing HB 269, a proposed bill focused on improving access to child care.

Lottery player wins $50,000 scratching ticket in St. Charles County

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

A person from St. Charles County, Missouri, has claimed a $50,000 prize after purchasing a "500X" scratch-off ticket at FastLane, located at 7430 Highway N in O’Fallon.

Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million expires soon in Branson

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2025

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Taney County must act quickly to claim a $1 million prize before it becomes void.

Q3 2024: Missouri's combined tax revenues down 20.6% since Q2 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

Missouri collected $4.1 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Experts: egg prices high despite drop in wholesale costs

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

As Easter approaches, egg prices remain high despite a decrease in wholesale costs, according to Missouri University experts.

Colson Whitehead awarded 2025 St. Louis Literary Award

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead has been recognized as the recipient of the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award.

Colombian man indicted for allegedly assaulting ICE officer

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

A Colombian national, Yefferson Josue Pinzon Suarez, has been indicted in St. Louis on charges of assaulting a federal officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Bailey joins 23-state brief against Illinois sanctuary policies

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has participated in a 23-state amicus brief supporting a United States lawsuit against Illinois and the City of Chicago.

Jhumpa Lahiri to be honored with 2026 St. Louis Literary Award

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 10, 2025

Jhumpa Lahiri has been named the recipient of the 2026 St. Louis Literary Award, as announced by the award's selection committee.

Connie Farrow, executive director of Patients Come First: 'The 340B Drug Pricing Program is one program that deserves review'

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 9, 2025

In a recent discussion, Farrow emphasized the importance of revisiting the 340B program to ensure transparency and accountability, particularly for hospitals that may not be using the discounts as intended.