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News from November 2024

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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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SLU researchers find link between obesity-induced T-cell dysfunction and cancer risk

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Researchers at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine have identified a link between T-cell dysfunction and an increased risk of cancer in obese populations.

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Saint Louis University hosts GIS Day focusing on geospatial analysis

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Saint Louis University (SLU) is set to host GIS Day, an event aimed at bringing together academics, industry professionals, and community members interested in geographic information systems.

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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.

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SLU study examines impact of COVID-19 on U.S. breastfeeding practices

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

A recent study conducted by Saint Louis University examined the effects of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders on breastfeeding practices across the United States.

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Saint Louis University hosts engineering bridge-building competition

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Saint Louis University students recently participated in an engineering challenge where they constructed bridges using cardboard tubes and duct tape.

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Missouri's property tax revenues up 3.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

Missouri collected $32 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Hawley questions USPS board nominees on commitment to rural mail delivery

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley raised concerns during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee nominations hearing for the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors.

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Former Florissant officer indicted for unlawful phone searches

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

A former police officer from Florissant, Missouri, Julian Alcala, 29, has been indicted by a grand jury in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis.

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Three plead guilty in St. Louis auto loan fraud case

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

Three individuals have admitted to federal charges related to an auto loan fraud scheme amounting to nearly $350,000.

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University of Missouri research reveals new plague transmission method

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

The plague, historically one of the deadliest bacterial infections, claimed an estimated 50 million lives in Europe during the mid-1300s.

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Saint Louis University Museum unveils exhibitions on Nathan B. Young Jr. and Irish archaeology

By Show-Me State Times | Nov 14, 2024

Two new exhibitions are set to open at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA), showcasing diverse historical and artistic narratives.