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News from April 2024

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Missouri's combined tax revenues up 7.8% from Q4 to Q1 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

Missouri collected $4.5 billion in combined tax revenues during the first quarter of 2024.

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St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Supplying the Fentanyl that Killed 19-Year-Old

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

A man who supplied the fentanyl that led to the death of a 19-year-old in Jefferson County, Missouri has been sentenced to 22 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry. William Edward Martin, 23, was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim's family for her funeral expenses.According to reports, Martin met the victim at a Walgreens in Arnold, Missouri, where he provided her with fentanyl. Tragically, the victim was found dead the following morning after being concealed in her locked car by Martin.Assistant Special Agent in Charge Colin Dickey, of...

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Ready to launch: MU graduates are well prepared to succeed after college

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

University of Missouri graduates are proving to be well-prepared for success as they transition into their post-college endeavors. According to a recent career outcomes survey, more than 95% of recent MU graduates have either found employment, continued their education, joined the military, or started volunteer service within six months of graduation. This impressive statistic has not gone unnoticed, with a 14% increase in applications for enrollment at MU in 2024 compared to the previous year.President of the University of Missouri, Mun Choi, highlighted the university's...

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Missouri Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

A Warren County, Missouri man, Jacob D. Beauchamp, has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. According to reports, Beauchamp admitted to possessing hundreds of images containing child sexual abuse material on his electronic devices.Beauchamp confessed to having 146 images on his Apple iPhone, around 1,800 on his Samsung phone, and numerous images on a screensaver displayed on his laptop. The investigation into Beauchamp was initiated by a minor female who accused him of sexual abuse and recording the acts. However, Beauchamp denied these allegations in his plea...

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Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Robocaller for Violating Permanent Bans

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with a coalition of seven other attorneys general, has taken legal action against John Caldwell Spiller II for violating permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. According to Attorney General Bailey, "State law protects consumers from being taken advantage of by robocallers. My office will continue to work around the clock to halt this unlawful communication."Despite being previously banned from making robocalls or engaging in telemarketing, Spiller continued his illegal activities by making deceptive and abusive robocalls....

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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Charges

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 2, 2024

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp sentenced Anthony Wooten, a 41-year-old man from St. Louis, Missouri, to 10 years in prison for being caught with a fully automatic Glock handgun and cocaine base after a police chase. Wooten, who pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, admitted to his actions, stating, "I'm not going to excuse what I did."The incident occurred on May 30, 2023, when St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers attempted to stop Wooten's vehicle near the intersection of Goodfellow Boulevard and Natural...

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FDA Inspection: What type of Missouri companies were under most scrutiny during March?

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 16 Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in March.

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Q1 2024: Missouri's combined tax revenues up 7.9% since Q4 2023

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

Missouri collected $4.5 billion in total tax revenues during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Missouri inflation under national average as of March 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Missouri experienced an 18.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

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Seven things to do at Show Me Research Week

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

The University of Missouri is gearing up for the return of Show Me Research Week, shining a spotlight on the explorations, discoveries, and creations of its students and postdoctoral fellows from April 8 to April 12.The weeklong celebration features a variety of activities, including poster presentations, student art showcases, fashion exhibits, professional development opportunities, and more, culminating in an awards ceremony and closing reception on April 12.One of the highlights of the event is the opportunity to explore student research firsthand. According to the...

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New Incentives Launched to Attract Retail Businesses to Downtown

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

St. Louis, Apr 1, 2024 - Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the St. Louis Development Corporation have announced new incentives aimed at attracting retail businesses to Downtown St. Louis, with a focus on enhancing the vibrancy and activity at street level.Kurt Weigle, Chief Downtown Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., highlighted the potential of Downtown St. Louis, stating, "Downtown St. Louis sees over 15 million visitors a year. It has over 10,000 residents, a neighborhood population that increased 29% from 2010 to 2020. There are over $3.8 billion in development projects...

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Which Missouri political committees received the most contributions during March?

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 1, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during March.