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News from October 2024

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Missouri experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Missouri experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Missouri receives $74.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 255 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Missouri during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Saint Louis University receives national award for diversity efforts

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Saint Louis University has been honored with the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by Insight Into Diversity magazine.

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Expert discusses impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and education

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a significant part of everyday life, influencing various aspects from household chores to online shopping. Jared Schroeder, a professor at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, views AI as an integral part of the future but acknowledges its complexities.

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St. Louis summit explores inclusive economic strategies

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Greater St. Louis, Inc. recently held its second Inclusive Economic Growth Summit, gathering leaders from the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metro area to discuss collaborative efforts for inclusive economic growth. The event was hosted by journalist Michelle Li and included panel discussions and a fireside chat with Dr. Xavier de Souza Briggs, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro.

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Rolla man sentenced to over 15 years for child pornography offenses

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey has sentenced Torrey Jaymes McAlpin, a 37-year-old from Rolla, to 190 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Following his release, McAlpin will be under supervised release for life.

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Missouri universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 16, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.9% in Missouri in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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SLULaunch expands opportunities for student entrepreneurs at Saint Louis University

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 15, 2024

The SLULaunch program at Saint Louis University has expanded its scope to include a wider range of business ideas, as announced by Lewis Sheats, the executive director of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to charges related to minors' exploitation

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 15, 2024

A man from O’Fallon, Missouri has admitted to engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old he met online and discussing child sex with another 15-year-old victim. Andrew Haller, aged 34, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of receipt of child pornography.

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Property tax revenue down 90.6% from previous quarter in Missouri

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $3 million in property tax revenue for Missouri, a 90.6% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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FleishmanHillard moves offices from downtown St. Louis to Clayton

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 14, 2024

In a recent development, FleishmanHillard has announced its decision to relocate from Downtown St. Louis to Clayton. This move has prompted a response from Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc.

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Missouri faces declining net farm income for second consecutive year

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 14, 2024

Missouri's net farm income is expected to decline for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to a report by the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF). The bi-annual report evaluates various financial indicators related to agriculture in Missouri, including cash receipts and production statistics, to project the state's net farm income.

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VA Purchase Loans in Missouri average $296,409 for Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Missouri in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $296,409, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Missouri: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Missouri in Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Biologics companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Missouri during Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Missouri in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA home loan amount averages $287,603 in Missouri for Q3

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Missouri during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $287,603, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tina Chen honored among St. Louis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 10, 2024

Tina Chen, M.D., associate dean of simulation and clinical skills at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, has been recognized as one of the St. Louis Business Journal's 40 Under 40 for 2024.

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Hawley questions Secret Service over Trump's security amid whistleblower claims

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has raised concerns regarding the level of protection provided to former President Donald Trump by the U.S. Secret Service. In letters addressed to Acting Director Ronald Rowe and DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, Hawley outlined a whistleblower's claim suggesting that Secret Service leadership is obstructing government auditors from accessing certain events. This action allegedly aims to conceal that Trump is not receiving the highest level of security.

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Attorney general secures $131K restitution for Clay County homeowners

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 9, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a judgment awarding $131,022 in restitution to homeowners in Clay County. The decision follows the failure of Cory Richards to deliver on promised home repairs. Additionally, Richards is required to pay over $17,000 in civil penalties.

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University researchers receive $8M for new anti-bullying strategies

By Show-Me State Times | Oct 8, 2024

Researchers at the University of Missouri have been awarded $8 million in grants to develop new strategies for preventing bullying in schools. Chad Rose, a well-known expert in bullying prevention and director of Mizzou’s Bully Prevention Lab, emphasizes the importance of teaching students to be respectful and friendly towards each other.