Show-Me State Times

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $296,176, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Missouri Lottery player wins big with Show Me Cash jackpot

A Missouri Lottery player from St. Clair County has claimed a $108,000 jackpot by matching all five numbers in the April 25 Show Me Cash drawing.

Lottery player wins big with "500X" Scratchers ticket

A Missouri Lottery player recently claimed a $50,000 prize from a "500X" Scratchers ticket.

Friends win $2M lotto after five years of playing

After nearly five years of playing the Lotto together, three friends finally struck it big.

Hawley offers support after deadly storms hit eastern Missouri

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has issued a statement in response to severe storms and tornadoes that have struck eastern Missouri.

Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.

Missouri General Assembly supports major projects in St. Louis region

The 2025 session of the Missouri General Assembly has concluded, prompting a statement from Greater St. Louis, Inc.'s Interim CEO, Dustin Allison.

Missouri Senate repeals Prop A, impacting minimum wage and paid leave

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Missouri expressed satisfaction following the state Senate's decision to repeal Proposition A. The NFIB, a key advocate for small businesses in Missouri, shared a statement from its State...

Missouri lawmakers pass Proposition A reform easing employer burdens

Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at easing the burden on business owners by reforming Proposition A, which mandates paid sick leave.

Hawley's bill reauthorizes funds for law enforcement mental health support

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and the Senate Judiciary Committee have voted to reauthorize the Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act (STOIC Act).

Legislation aims to end taxpayer-funded pharmaceutical advertisements

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at ending federal subsidies for pharmaceutical advertising.

Senator Hawley highlights insurance fraud allegations at Senate hearing

During a U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Senator Josh Hawley highlighted issues faced by victims of natural disasters due to insurance company practices.

Greater St. Louis, Inc. appoints new senior vice presidents

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced the addition of two new senior leaders to its team.

Hawley and Kelly propose bill offering education benefits for public safety recruitment

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Mark Kelly have introduced the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing staffing shortages in law enforcement.

St. Louis boosts business attraction efforts with global outreach

Greater St. Louis, Inc. (GSL) is intensifying its efforts to attract business investment to the St. Louis region.

Senator Hawley secures RFK Jr.'s pledge for mifepristone review and pharma ad bill support

Today, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review concerning new data on the chemical...

Lottery players claim accidental win with unexpected scratch-off ticket

A group of Missouri Lottery players recently discovered they had won a $100,000 top prize on a "Break the Bank" Scratchers ticket.

Senator Hawley urges against downgrading Fort Leonard Wood hospital