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VA Purchase Loans in Missouri average $278,732 for Q1

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $278,732, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri average $298,319 for Q1

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 15, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $298,319, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Missouri decreased by 14.9% from Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,816 home loans totaling $496 million in Missouri during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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The grass is indeed greener with FFA

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 15, 2024

Grant Norfleet, the national secretary of the National FFA Organization, expressed his gratitude for being selected for the prestigious role, stating, “It has been a really humbling experience.” He acknowledged the significance of his position, mentioning that only six students per year are chosen for this honor.Norfleet, who grew up in Mexico, Missouri, immersed in farm life, emphasized the value of his agricultural background in shaping his journey. He mentioned his participation in county and state fairs with his brother, showcasing animals raised on their family farm....

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Three Former St. Louis Area Residents Accused of Obtaining 11 Fraudulent Pandemic Loans

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 15, 2024

Three former residents of the St. Louis area, Brianna L. Bell-Maple, Jemyla A. Bell, and Leiah A. Vaughn, have been accused of fraudulently obtaining $229,000 in pandemic loans in 2021. The trio turned themselves in to authorities in Fresno, California, where they currently reside.According to the indictment filed in U.S. District Court in St. Louis, the three individuals face two felony counts of wire fraud. They allegedly submitted 11 fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, falsely claiming the funds were for women’s clothing businesses that...

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Seattle Man Sentenced for Buying 630,000 Counterfeit Pills on the Dark Web

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

St. Louis – U.S. District Court Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced Maximillian Gregory Verbowski, a 29-year-old man from Seattle, to 30 months in prison and a $10,000 fine for purchasing 630,000 counterfeit Xanax and other pills on the dark web. Verbowski will also be on supervised release for three years following his prison term.According to the case details, from October 2019 to August 30, 2021, Verbowski used cryptocurrency and cash to acquire large quantities of counterfeit generic alprazolam and other prescription pills on the dark web for resale. The pills were...

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Saint Louis University's John George Severson Jr., Ph.D., passes away at age 83

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

John George Severson Jr., Ph.D., a respected professor emeritus in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University (SLU), passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 83.

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Legislators propose changes to Missouri Works economic development program

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

Lawmakers in Missouri are considering a bill aimed at enhancing the state's economic development program, Missouri Works. The proposed legislation, HB 2479, sponsored by Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal), seeks to make changes to Missouri Works, a program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development that assists companies in accessing capital through tax credits and withholdings.Riggs expressed that the bill aims to make Missouri Works more competitive with similar programs in other states, stating, "This is a simple bill that will enable Missouri Works to...

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Missouri Health Care Reform Group: ‘It’s critical that Missourians have access to affordable healthcare’

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

Connie Farrow, executive director of the newly formed group, Patients Come First Missouri (PCF-MO), says that she became involved with the organization to advocate for patient-centered decision-making and ensure that Missouri residents have access to affordable healthcare.

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St. Charles County Man Admits Child Pornography, Enticement Charges

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

ST. LOUIS – A 27-year-old man from St. Charles County, Missouri, Tristin M. Davis, has pleaded guilty to charges of child pornography and enticement involving minors. Davis admitted to engaging in online sexual activity with three teenagers across the country, leading to a minimum of 15 years in prison.According to reports, Davis faced six counts, including coercion and enticement of a minor, as well as receipt of child pornography. He initially deceived the victims about his age, communicating with a 14-year-old girl in New York, a 16-year-old in Connecticut, and a...

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SLU hosts second symposium on AI and national security

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

Saint Louis University recently hosted a symposium on artificial intelligence and national security.

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GSL’s The Fellows Experience: Empowering Professionals of Color in St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

GSL’s The Fellows Experience Opens Applications for 2024-2025 CohortGreater St. Louis, Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2024-2025 cohort of its Fellows Experience program. This transformative leadership development opportunity aims to address the interests and challenges faced by professionals of color as they strive to advance their careers.Participants of The Fellows Experience have the chance to explore their value, reignite their passion, chart their own path, and discover new possibilities in both their personal and...

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National Media Attention Highlights the Critical Work Ahead to Revitalize Downtown St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

Over the weekend, more than 100,000 people gathered in Downtown St. Louis to enjoy various events and activities, bringing economic benefits to the area. According to Tishaura O. Jones, Mayor of the City of St. Louis, "Days like this remind us what Downtown can and should be: the safe, vibrant, dynamic, walkable neighborhood at the heart of the St. Louis metro."While there has been a noticeable increase in hotel bookings, foot traffic, and visitors to Downtown attractions, there are still significant challenges to address. Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc.,...

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Senate committee hears crime prevention legislation supported by Missouri Chamber

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

A comprehensive public safety bill sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) and supported by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is currently being considered by the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.During a hearing before the committee, Kara Corches, vice president of governmental affairs for the Missouri Chamber, highlighted the importance of the bill, stating, “There are a number of important provisions in this bill. These include enacting ‘Blair’s Law,’ which addresses the issue of celebratory gunfire, and strengthening...

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Fellows Experience Opens Applications for 2024-2025

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2024-2025 cohort of its Fellows Experience program. The initiative aims to drive inclusive economic growth in the St. Louis metro by offering a transformative leadership development experience for professionals of color.Participants in the Fellows Experience have the opportunity to explore their value, reignite their passion, chart their own course, and discover new possibilities in both their personal and professional lives. The program is designed to empower individuals to become impactful...

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Missouri Chamber supports legislation to prevent local government overreach

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 12, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is backing legislation to prevent government overreach into business practices at the local level. HB 2866, sponsored by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-Belton), was recently heard in the House General Laws Committee.Gallick emphasized the importance of the bill by stating, "As legislators, we need to stop overreach that adds unnecessary regulations and hurts small businesses and workers." The proposed legislation aims to address various employment-related topics, including the information requested on job applications, leave time...

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St. Louis County Man Admits Two Carjackings

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2024

A man from Jennings, Missouri, identified as Ahmod Samez Moore, 28, has pleaded guilty to committing two carjackings in October, as reported on Thursday. Moore admitted to the crimes, including brandishing a firearm, during the incidents that took place in 2023.According to the details disclosed, Moore confessed to robbing an acquaintance and stealing his 2015 Kia Optima at gunpoint on October 5, 2023. Additionally, five days later, Moore was involved in another carjacking in St. Louis, where he stole a 2003 GMC Envoy from a man.During the first carjacking incident,...

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Attorney General Bailey Obtains Court Order Requiring Planned Parenthood to Submit Documents on Gender Transition Interventions

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a court order from St. Louis City Circuit Court mandating that Planned Parenthood-St. Louis hand over documents revealing gender transition interventions conducted on minors. In response to this development, Attorney General Bailey stated, "My team will get to the bottom of how this clandestine network of clinics has subjected children to puberty blockers and irreversible surgery, often without parental consent. There is no more important fight than to ensure Missouri is the safest state in the nation for...

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Hannibal Man Sentenced to 137 Months in Prison for Gun, Drug Crimes

By Show-Me State Times | Apr 11, 2024

St. Louis – U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Thursday sentenced a convicted felon from Hannibal, Missouri who was caught with methamphetamine and a gun to 137 months in prison.According to witnesses and evidence presented at Fuget's trial in January, after a traffic stop of Justin Fuget on March 25, 2022, Hannibal Police Department officers spotted a large safe on the passenger seat of Fuget’s vehicle. Fuget, a felon, was found with a firearm, which he is prohibited from possessing. The officers also discovered drug-related items during the search."During a...

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Health Policy Analyst: ‘Lack of transparency and accountability’ in federal program that provides drug discounts to Missouri hospitals

By Show-Me State Times News Service | Apr 10, 2024

A national healthcare policy analyst said “we don’t actually know” if drug discounts are being passed to patients by Missouri hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program.