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News from November 2024

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Missouri collects $32 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Missouri collected $32 million in property taxes 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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Former St. Louis circus official indicted on embezzlement charges

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 20, 2024

A former official from a St. Louis non-profit circus has been indicted on charges of embezzling over $120,000 through various fraudulent activities between December 2022 and September 2023.

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Chinese man pleads guilty in Missouri elder fraud case involving $95K

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 20, 2024

A Chinese national has admitted to taking $95,000 from a 79-year-old victim in Missouri as part of an elder fraud scheme.

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Registered sex offender pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

A registered sex offender from Jefferson County, Missouri, Patrick Mayberry, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of possession of child pornography.

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Bush calls for expanded rent control measures and discusses office transitions

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

Congresswoman Cori Bush addresses key issues including rent control expansion and reproductive rights in recent tweets dated November 18-19.

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ICL Group announces $500 million expansion in north St. Louis

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

ICL Group, a global specialty minerals company with its North American headquarters in St. Louis, has announced plans to expand into the North American battery materials market by establishing a new manufacturing plant in north St. Louis City.

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St. Louis man receives 15-year sentence related to fatal shooting

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

A St. Louis County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in the death of his pregnant girlfriend, who was killed with an illegally acquired firearm. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey handed down the sentence to Darius...

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Felon sentenced for gun theft from St. Louis County store

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Johnny Phillips, a convicted felon, to 64 months in prison for stealing a firearm from a gun store in St. Louis County.

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Veterinary care helps agility dog recover from respiratory issues

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

As a professional dog trainer in southern California, Liz Randall has worked with many dogs for agility events.

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Senators address Chinese cybersecurity threats at Senate subcommittee hearing

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal convened a hearing to discuss the cybersecurity threats posed by China and the impact of American technology companies' reliance on supply chains based in China.

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Hawley challenges Visa and Mastercard over profits; urges Congress to cap interest rates

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 19, 2024

In a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley questioned executives from Visa and Mastercard regarding their companies' profit margins and the impact on American consumers and small businesses.

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Missouri's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 42.2% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 18, 2024

Missouri collected $1.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Former postal worker admits to rebate theft from Missouri mail

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 18, 2024

A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier has admitted to stealing rebates from mail intended for residents in north-central Missouri.

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St. Louis launches 'Love Local' campaign to boost local shopping

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 18, 2024

In anticipation of the holiday season, Greater St. Louis, Inc., through its STLMade initiative, has launched the 2024 Love Local campaign.

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Missouri's property tax revenues up 50% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 17, 2024

Missouri collected $3 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Missouri's combined tax revenues up 5.4% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 16, 2024

Missouri collected $5.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 37.9% more home purchase loans in Missouri in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,707 VA home purchases in Missouri in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $506 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 48.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Missouri collected $1.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Missouri Chamber PAC supports election of pro-business officials

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber PAC played a significant role in the 2024 General Election by supporting over 50 candidates who advocate for job creation and business interests.

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Missouri Chamber appoints new director of legislative affairs

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the addition of Jared Hankinson to its governmental affairs team.